Moping

Pronunciation: /ˈmoʊpɪŋ/

Definitions of moping

verb to be in a state of silent, prolonged sadness or dejection

Example Sentences

A1 She was moping around the house all day.

A2 He moped in his room after failing the exam.

B1 The student was moping about not getting chosen for the team.

B2 After the breakup, she spent weeks moping and feeling sorry for herself.

C1 His moping over his lost job was starting to affect his relationships.

C2 Despite his success, he couldn't stop moping about the one that got away.

Examples of moping in a Sentence

formal She was caught moping in the corner of the room during the event.

informal Stop moping around and do something productive with your time.

slang Why are you always moping, dude? Cheer up!

figurative Her heart was moping in sadness after the breakup.

Grammatical Forms of moping

• past tense: moped
• plural: mopers
• comparative: more mopey
• superlative: most mopey
• present tense: mope
• future tense: will mope
• perfect tense: have moped
• continuous tense: is moping
• singular: moper
• positive degree: mopey
• infinitive: to mope
• gerund: moping
• participle: moped

Origin and Evolution of moping

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Old English

Story behind the word: The word 'moping' originated from the Old English word 'māpian' which means to be inactive or to be dull.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'moping' has evolved to refer to a state of being sad, listless, or gloomy, often characterized by a lack of energy or enthusiasm.