Synonyms for

Glum

Verb / glʌm / Another word for glum — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Glum means looking sad or unhappy.

Synonyms & similar words

dark dour sullen moody morose sour saturnine glowering moody sad downcast disappointed gloomy dejected despondent melancholy miserable sullen unhappy crestfallen low-spirited morose blue dismal doomed grief-stricken heartbroken woebegone

Example sentences

  1. She felt glum when her best friend moved away.
  2. He looked glum after losing the game.
  3. The rainy weather made her feel glum.
  4. The sad movie left the audience feeling glum.
  5. She became glum when she heard her pet had passed away.

Quotes

  • I have a bit of a glum character.
  • It's not that I'm so cheerful, it's that I'm generally a glum person.
  • I'm not a very sunny person. I have a dark side. I'm a bit of a glum person.

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