Basic Details
Word: Joyless
Part of Speech: Adjective
Meaning: Feeling or showing no happiness or joy; sad.
Synonyms: Unhappy, gloomy, sorrowful
Antonyms: Joyful, happy, cheerful
Idioms and Phrases
- Joyless existence: A life without happiness or excitement. Example: "After losing her job, she felt she was living a joyless existence."
- Stuck in a joyless routine: To be trapped in a boring, unexciting schedule or way of life. Example: "Every day felt the same, and I realised I was stuck in a joyless routine."
Usage Examples
Example 1: The joyless expression on his face made it clear that he was not enjoying the party.
Example 2: She found herself feeling joyless during the winter months, longing for the warmth of spring.
Example 3: The joyless song reflected the sadness in his heart after the breakup.
Fun Fact
Did you know that the word "joyless" combines the word "joy", which comes from Middle English "joie", and the suffix "-less", meaning without? This makes it a simple way to describe a lack of joy in someone's life!
Famous Quote
"The joyless heart is a thing of very little worth." Frank Herbert
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "joyless" mean?
a) Full of happiness
b) Lacking happiness
c) Very cheerful
d) Extremely excited
Answer: b) Lacking happiness
2. Which of these is a synonym of "joyless"?
a) Merry
b) Cheerful
c) Gloomy
d) Bright
Answer: c) Gloomy
3. What is the opposite of "joyless"?
a) Unhappy
b) Sad
c) Cheerful
d) Gloomy
Answer: c) Cheerful
4. Which sentence uses "joyless" correctly?
a) He had a joyless smile on his face.
b) The joyless sun shone brightly in the sky.
c) She was joyless at the concert because of the great music.
d) The person looked joyless at the birthday party.
Answer: d) The person looked joyless at the birthday party.
5. What does the idiom "stuck in a joyless routine" mean?
a) To break free from a boring routine
b) To be trapped in a fun and exciting schedule
c) To be caught in an unexciting way of life
d) To find joy in a daily habit
Answer: c) To be caught in an unexciting way of life
