Cheerless has 16 synonyms including grim, sombre, dismal. Opposite words include cheerful. This page lists all similar and related words with Scrabble and Words With Friends point values.
Each word shows its Scrabble point value. Click any synonym to see its own synonyms and related words.
Words associated with cheerless by meaning or context.
Cheerless contains 9 letters: 3 vowels (E) and 6 consonants (C, H, R, L, S). Here is the frequency breakdown:
Cheerless scores 14 points in Scrabble and 15 points in Words With Friends. High-value letters: H (4 pts). As a 9-letter word, cheerless can help clear tiles from your rack for bonus points. With 3 vowels and 6 consonants, this word has a consonant-heavy letter distribution.
Highest-scoring synonyms you can use instead:
| Word | Scrabble | WWF | Letters |
|---|---|---|---|
| uncheerful | 18 | 22 | 10 |
| disconsolate | 15 | 18 | 12 |
| dispiriting | 15 | 18 | 11 |
| depressing | 14 | 17 | 10 |
| gloomy | 12 | 14 | 6 |
The most common synonyms for cheerless are grim, sombre, dismal, somber, blue. In total, there are 16 words with similar meaning listed on this page.
Common antonyms of cheerless include cheerful.
Yes, cheerless is a valid Scrabble word worth 14 points. In Words With Friends, it scores 15 points.
Cheerless has 9 letters: 3 vowels (E) and 6 consonants (C, H, R, L, S).