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Meaning of dour
having a stern or sullen expression or manner
Etymology of dour
The word "dour" has its roots in Old French and Middle English, with "dour" being derived from the Old French word "dur", meaning "hard" or "severe", which is also related to the Latin word "durus", meaning "hard" or "unyielding"
Synonyms
sour
gloomy
sullen
morose
glum
stern
austere
severe
grim
somber
dismal
depressing
dreary
bleak
cheerless
unfriendly
unpleasant
disagreeable
crabby
irritable
cross
cranky
testy
gruff
brusque
curt
abrupt
rough
harsh
unkind
unsympathetic
callous
cold
unforgiving
unyielding
rigid
stubborn
obstinate
intractable
uncooperative
resistant
opposed
antagonistic
hostile
adverse
unfavorable
unpleasant
disagreeable
Definitions
- Having a stern or sullen expression or manner
- * Strictly severe or unyielding in attitude or manner
- * (of a place) bleak and uninviting
Usage Examples
- The old man had a dour expression that made him look unfriendly
- * The dour weather matched her mood perfectly
- * The company's dour management style made it difficult for employees to express their creativity