mope about
Wander while glum
To mope about is to wander aimlessly while feeling sorry for oneself, moving without purpose or energy: He's been moping about the house all weekend since she left.
The phrase suggests both physical movement and emotional dejection—shuffling around rather than doing anything productive.
Also *mope around*.
- dejectedLow in spirits
- wallowRoll around in mud
- gloomyDark and dispiriting
- broodHatchlings as a group
- listlessLacking energy or enthusiasm
rainy day mood · sulk · long face · woe is me · ennui · hopelessness · slouching · self-pity · melancholy · rumination · lost in thought · despondency · sadness · withdrawal · sighing · lying around · hang around · going nowhere
mope aboutbounce around
Move with irregular jumps
breeze through · perk up · brighten up · liven up · cheer up
mope aboutmarch
Rhythmic group walk
power walk · bustle · get cracking · spring into action · get moving
mope aboutget stuck in
Start with enthusiasm
throw oneself into · bustle · keep busy · crack on · occupy oneself
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