Mope

To mope means to feel sad and not want to do anything fun, like when you sit alone and don't join in games with your friends.

Examples

• After losing the game, Sam started to mope instead of cheering up and trying again.
• Lily didn’t want to play outside because she was mope after her friend moved away.
• When Max couldn't find his favorite toy, he began to mope on the couch all afternoon.

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