Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
cheerless
Adjective
/ˈtʃɪə.ləs/
Definition
Not cheerful; gloomy or without joy.
Examples
- The cheerless room was filled with dark furniture and no decorations.
- After receiving the disappointing news, she felt quite cheerless for days.
- His cheerless attitude affected the mood of everyone around him.
Meaning
Cheerless describes a state of being unhappy or without any encouragement or brightness. It can refer to both physical environments that feel dull and emotions that lack joy.
Synonyms
- Gloomy
- Melancholy
- Dismal
- Morose
- Drab
