What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
pout
Example
She pouted when she didn't get her way. [pouted: verb]
Example
He had a pout on his face after losing the game. [pout: noun]
mope
Example
She's been moping around the house all day. [moping: verb]
Example
He's in a mope because he didn't get the job. [mope: noun]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Mope is more commonly used than pout in everyday language. Mope is versatile and covers a wide range of contexts, while pout is less common and often associated with children or flirtatious behavior.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between pout and mope?
Both pout and mope are informal words and are not typically used in formal contexts.
