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cheerless

[ˈtʃɪərləs]
adjective
sem alegria
1. lacking cheer; gloomy, depressing, or dismal in appearance or mood
The cheerless room had no windows and felt very depressing.
O quarto sem alegria não tinha janelas e se sentia muito deprimente.
2. not providing comfort or happiness; bleak
The cheerless weather made everyone stay indoors.
O tempo sem alegria fez todos ficarem dentro de casa.
3. sad or melancholic in nature
Her cheerless expression suggested she was unhappy.
Sua expressão sem alegria sugeriu que ela estava infeliz.
NYC Slang
bleak; depressing vibe
Synonyms
gloomydismalbleakdrearydepressingsombermelancholy
Antonyms
cheerfulhappybrightjoyfulpleasantuplifting

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
sem alegria
most common and neutral usage
General Brazilian
triste
slightly more emotional, emphasizing sadness
Portugal
sem graça
colloquial; literally 'without grace'
Portugal
monótono
emphasizes monotony and lack of vibrancy

Related Idioms & Phrases

a cheerless outlook on life
cheerless surroundings
cheerless disposition
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