MOPE AROUND' Mope Around is an expression that describes a person who is feeling down or depressed and is not doing anything productive. It is often used to describe someone who is feeling sorry for themselves and is not taking any action to improve their situation. The crossword solution for this term is SULK, which means to be in a state of low spirits or to show discontent or ill temper. This expression is often used to describe someone who is feeling down and is not taking any action to improve their situation.