mope
UK: məʊp | US: moʊp
vi. to be listless, apathetic, or dejected
vt. to make gloomy or depressed
n. a person who mopes; a period of sulking
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The word "mope" likely originated in the 16th century as an imitation of the sluggish, drooping behavior it describes. Its exact roots are unclear, but it may be related to the Dutch "moppen" (to pout) or the Swedish "mopa" (to sulk). The word’s sound and meaning evoke a sense of slow, dispirited movement, reflecting its usage for listless or melancholy states.
After losing the game, he continued to mope around the house for days.
Don’t mope over small setbacks—keep moving forward.
She’s been a mope ever since her vacation plans were canceled.
The rainy weather made everyone mope indoors.
His constant moping is starting to affect the team’s morale.