Synonyms: gloominess, lugubriousness, sadness
Definition: the quality of excessive mournfulness and uncheerfulness
Similar words: uncheerfulness
Definition: not conducive to cheer or good spirits
Synonyms: gloom, gloominess, somberness, sombreness
Definition: a feeling of melancholy apprehension
Similar words: apprehension, apprehensiveness, dread
Definition: fearful expectation or anticipation
Usage: the student looked around the examination room with apprehension
Similar words: melancholy
Definition: a feeling of thoughtful sadness
Synonyms: gloom, gloominess, glumness
Definition: an atmosphere of depression and melancholy
Usage: gloom pervaded the office
Similar words: ambiance, ambience, atmosphere
Definition: a particular environment or surrounding influence
Usage: there was an atmosphere of excitement