joyless

• Qui est dépourvu de joie, de bonheur ou de plaisir ; sombre, triste ou morne.

Describes something that is without joy, happiness, or pleasure; gloomy or cheerless.

1. Lacking happinessB2formal

   Not experiencing or showing happiness; devoid of joy.

   sans joie

   • After the loss, she felt utterly joyless.
   • His joyless expression worried his friends.
   • They lived a joyless existence in the small, grey town.

   Synonymesbleakcheerlessdejecteddespondentdismaldrearyforlorngloomyglumgrimmelancholymiserablemorosemournfulsadsombersorrowfulunhappywoebegonewretched

   Antonymesblissfulcheerfuldelightedgladgleefulhappyjoyfuljubilantmerrymirthful

2. Not inspiring enjoymentB2formal

   Causing no pleasure or happiness; dreary.

   sans joie

   • The party was a joyless affair with no music or laughter.
   • The rainy weather made the whole trip feel joyless.
   • The workplace had a joyless atmosphere after the layoffs.

   Synonymesbarrenbleakcheerlessdepressingdismaldrearydullgloomysomberuninviting

   Antonymescheerfuldelightfulenjoyablejoyfulpleasant