chetif

/ʃəˈtiːf/

Definitions

1. adjective

miserable, gloomy, or dismal

“The grey sky cast a chetif mood over the town.”

2. noun

a feeling of misery or sadness

“He couldn’t shake off the chetif that had been following him all day.”

3. noun

a type of weather characterized by gloom or cloudiness

“The forecast predicted a week of chetif, with little chance of sunshine.”

Synonyms

  • dreary
  • gloomy
  • melancholy
  • morose

Antonyms

  • bright
  • cheerful
  • hopeful
  • sunny