droopy

droopy
droopiness, n.
/drooh"pee/, adj., droopier, droopiest.
1. hanging down; sagging.
2. lacking in spirit or courage; disheartened; dejected.
[1200-50; ME drupi. See DROOP, -Y1]
Syn. 2. dispirited, forlorn, despondent, discouraged, downhearted, downcast, doleful, subdued, depressed.

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