Melancholy

+Melancholy is a profound and often prolonged state of pensive [Sadness](/wiki/sadness). It is a complex human [Emotion](/wiki/emotion), sometimes seen as a contemplative quietude rather than mere unhappiness, inviting deep thought and introspection.

+## See also

+- [Grief](/wiki/grief)

+- [Sorrow](/wiki/sorrow)

+- [Mood](/wiki/mood)