Woebegone
(adjective)
- Having a sad or hopeless appearance or expression.
- Feeling or showing great sadness or sorrow.
Origin:
Derived from the old english word "wē begangen" which means being full of woe or sorrow.
Examples:
- The woebegone dog sat in the corner.
- He had a woebegone expression on his face.
- The woebegone town was full of abandoned buildings.
- She looked woebegone as she left the funeral.
- The woebegone child was crying in the corner.