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moping

intermediateB2

/ˈmoʊ.pɪŋ/ · mo-ping

to be in a state of sadness or depression, sulking or brooding.

Meanings

verbinformal

to be in a state of sadness or depression, sulking or brooding.

اداسی یا افسردگی کی حالت میں رہنا، خفا ہونا یا brood کرنا.

اداسی

udaasi

Synonyms

sulkbroodmope aroundخفا ہوناافسردہ ہوناسکون نہ پانا

Antonyms

cheer uprejoicebe happyخوش ہوناخوشی مناناخوش رہنا

Common Collocations

  • moping around
  • stop moping
  • moping about

Example Sentences

She spent the whole day moping around the house.

اس نے پورا دن گھر میں اداسی کرتے گزارا۔

Us ne poora din ghar mein udaasi karte guzara.

He was moping after his friend moved away.

وہ اپنے دوست کے جانے کے بعد اداس ہو رہا تھا۔

Woh apne dost ke jane ke baad udaas ho raha tha.

Stop moping and do something productive.

اداسی چھوڑو اور کچھ پیداوارہ کام کرو۔

Udaasi chhoro aur kuch paidawarah kaam karo.

Easily Confused With

mood:Moping refers specifically to being in a sullen or depressed state, while mood can refer to any emotional state.

Word Family

mope
verbخفا ہونا
mopey
adjectiveاداس

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Think of 'moping' as being stuck in a gloomy mood.

Imagine someone sitting alone in a dark room, looking sad.

🗣️ Urdu Proverb

اداسی دل کا دشمن ہے۔

Udaasi dil ka dushman hai.

Sadness is the enemy of the heart.

📖 Etymology

Origin: English "mope" — to be in a dull or gloomy state

First known use: 1800s

The term 'moping' originated in the mid-19th century from the verb 'mope', which means to sulk or brood.