Desolate and Morose

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

Usage example: a desolate house abandoned many years ago

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Morose and desolate are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Morose" instead an adjective "Desolate".

Nearby Words: desolation, desolately, desolated

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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Desolate and morose are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Desolate" instead an adjective "Morose".

Nearby Word: morosely

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