Synonyms for

Dour

Verb / ˈdaʊɜ: / / daʊr / Another word for dour — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Dour means relentlessly severe, stern, or gloomy in manner or appearance.

Synonyms & similar words

moody morose dogged tenacious grim sullen saturnine forbidding dark sour glum pertinacious unyielding glowering persistent grim bleak austere morose sullen surly gloomy dismal forbidding unsmiling glum harsh severe stern sour moody sombre serious melancholy joyless

Example sentences

  1. The dour weather made me feel sad.
  2. My dour boss never compliments me on my work.
  3. The dour expression on her face told me she was unhappy.
  4. Jose's dour personality made it hard for him to make friends.
  5. The dour landscape was devoid of any signs of life.

Quotes

  • The dour faces of the people going to work in the morning show that they are not enjoying what they do.
  • A dour look can be a sign of deep thought or intense concentration.
  • Dour people can be difficult to deal with, but they often have a lot of wisdom to share.

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