sluggish in temperament; gloomy; taciturn.

suffering from lead poisoning, as a person.

due to absorption of lead, as bodily disorders.

adjective

blue * , cheerless , dejected , depressed , desolate , despondent , dispirited , dour , down , down in the dumps , forlorn , glum , grave , hopeless , in low spirits , in the dumps , low , melancholy , miserable , moping , morose , sad , solemn , sorrowful , sulky , sullen , unhappy , woebegone , woeful , gloomy , moody , sour , surly , bitter , dull , heavy , passive , sardonic , somber