cheerless

IPA/ˈtʃɪələs/
IPA/ˈtʃɪrləs/

cheerless — adjective

  • cheerlesspositive
  • more cheerlesscomparative
  • most cheerlesssuperlative

1. used for describing a place, period of time, or experience that feels cold and d

1.形容詞B2
釋義

used for describing a place, period of time, or experience that feels cold and depressing because it offers no comfort, warmth, or hope; lacking any pleasant or bright qualities.

例句

The cheerless hospital corridor had bare grey walls and no windows.

cheerless + noun describing a physical space

Reuben hated the cheerless winter mornings when the sky stayed dark until noon.

同義詞
  • gloomy

    more common in everyday speech; can describe weather, a room, or a mood

  • bleak

    stronger focus on coldness and emptiness; often used for landscapes, rooms, or future prospects

  • dismal

    stronger emotional tone, suggesting that something is miserably bad or depressing

反義詞
  • cheerful

    direct opposite; describes bright, pleasant, or happy scenes and objects

  • lively

    focuses on energy, activity, and a vibrant atmosphere rather than stillness or sadness

文法句型

cheerless + noun

be/look/feel + cheerless

用法筆記

Frequently describes a physical space (room, building, landscape) or the atmosphere of a situation. Slightly formal or literary in tone — in everyday conversation, depressing or gloomy are more common substitutes.

常見錯誤

❌The weather was cheerless today.
✅The weather was gloomy today.
💡cheerless usually refers to a place or atmosphere that feels empty and depressing, not to the weather itself; gloomy is the natural choice for overcast days.
❌He felt cheerless after hearing the news.
✅He felt depressed after hearing the news.
💡cheerless describes a place or scene that causes a feeling, not the feeling itself; use sad, depressed, or miserable for personal emotions.