glum

Imagine a rainy day when everything feels gray and your favorite snack is gone - that's the feeling here. It is more than simple sadness; it suggests a quiet, downcast mood that shows on the face. A character in a story might be described this way after hearing bad news, or a puppy might look this way when left alone. You would not usually use it for a bright, cheerful scene - it fits moments with a heavy, low feeling. Think of Eeyore from Winnie-the-Pooh; he often has this kind of mood.

To be glum is to look or feel dejected, downcast, and gloomy. It describes a mood with little energy, warmth, or cheer. While sadness is a broad emotion, glumness often suggests unhappiness that can be clearly seen in someone's face, voice, or body language.

The word often evokes quiet disappointment rather than dramatic grief. You might describe someone as glum after failing an exam, losing a game, getting stuck in bad weather, or simply having a bad day. It is not necessarily about something terrible happening; it can also describe a general low mood.

It is commonly used for both feelings and appearance. Someone who is glum may sit quietly, avoid smiling, speak very little, or look as if their thoughts are weighed down. Think of drooping shoulders, downcast eyes, and a face that shows quiet unhappiness.

You might say: "The team was glum after their defeat," or "He sat in the corner looking glum, refusing to speak." It is a useful word when you want to show quiet unhappiness, especially when that feeling is easy to notice from the outside.