Hangdog and Morbid

Hangdog

Hangdog adjective - Feeling unhappiness.
Usage example: “Why do you look so hangdog today?” she asked

Morbid and hangdog are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Morbid" instead an adjective "Hangdog".

Morbid

Morbid adjective - Causing or marked by an atmosphere lacking in cheer.
Usage example: a pessimist who is given to morbid introspection and thoughts of death

Hangdog and morbid are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Hangdog" instead an adjective "Morbid".

Nearby Words: morbidity, morbidly, morbidness
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