Cheerless and Morose

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Cheerless adjective - Causing or marked by an atmosphere lacking in cheer.

Usage example: a dank and cheerless castle that was once the site of unspeakable horrors

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Morose is a synonym for cheerless. In some cases you can use "Morose" instead an adjective "Cheerless".

Morose adjective - Causing or marked by an atmosphere lacking in cheer.

Usage example: those morose job seekers who have grown accustomed to rejection

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Cheerless is a synonym for morose. Sometimes you can use "Cheerless" instead an adjective "Morose".

Nearby Word: morosely

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