mope around
Walk around slowly looking sad and not wanting to do anything.
Meanings
To move about in a sad, listless way because you are unhappy or feeling sorry for yourself.
"She spent the whole weekend moping around the house after she failed her driving test."
To spend time in a depressed or unmotivated state, lacking the energy or will to do anything constructive.
"There's no point in moping around — you didn't get that job, but there are plenty of others out there."
Common in both British and American English. Often used with mild exasperation. 'Mope around the house' is a very frequent collocation. Typically describes someone dwelling in unhappiness after a disappointment or loss.
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