Dejection and Moroseness

Dejection

Dejection noun - A state or spell of low spirits.
Usage example: I find that ice cream often works wonders when trying to overcome dejection

Moroseness and dejection are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Moroseness" instead a noun "Dejection".

Nearby Words: dejected, dejectedly, dejecting

Moroseness

Moroseness noun - A gloomy ill-tempered feeling.
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Dejection and moroseness are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Dejection" instead a noun "Moroseness".
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