Lighthearted and Morose

Opposite meaning words

Lighthearted adjective - Having or showing freedom from worries or trouble.

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Morose is an antonym for lighthearted.

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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Lighthearted is an antonym for morose.

Nearby Word: morosely

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Morose and Lighthearted. (2016). Retrieved 2026, August 15, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/lighthearted/morose

Lighthearted & Morose. N.p., 2016. Web. 15 Aug. 2026. <https://thesaurus.plus/related/lighthearted/morose>.

Morose or Lighthearted. 2016. Accessed August 15, 2026. https://thesaurus.plus/related/lighthearted/morose.

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