mopeful in a sentence

Definition

Mopeful: feeling sad or dejected, often characterized by a sense of gloom or hopelessness.

He felt mopeful after hearing the disappointing news about his job application.
Despite the beautiful weather, she couldn't shake off her mopeful mood.
The children's laughter outside only seemed to amplify his mopeful thoughts.
She tried to cheer him up, but he remained in a mopeful state.
A mopeful expression crossed his face as he reminisced about better times.