Glum

/ɡlʌm/

Meaning & Definition

adjective

looking or feeling dejected; morose.

She had a glum expression after hearing the disappointing news.

sullen or silent due to sadness.

The child's glum demeanor made it clear he was upset.

dismal or gloomy in mood.

Despite the beautiful weather, he was feeling glum about his recent breakup.

From the Scottish word 'glum' which means 'gloomy'.

glum face

A facial expression that shows sadness or disappointment.

glum mood

A state of being feeling depressed or dreary.

gloom

A state of partial or total darkness; a state of depression.

glumness

The state of being glum; melancholy.

Feeling down or low-spirited.

He's been glum ever since he lost his job.

A person's demeanor resembling sadness or frustration.

Don't be so glum, things will get better!