Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
cafard
noun
kəˈfärd
Definition
A feeling of melancholy or depression; a state of gloom.
Examples
- After a long winter, I felt a wave of cafard wash over me, reminding me of warmer days.
- He tried to shake off the cafard by going for a long walk, but the weight of his thoughts stayed with him.
Meaning
Cafard is often used to describe a deep sense of sadness, often reflecting on feelings of loneliness or despair.
Synonyms
- depression
- gloom
- melancholy
