dour Sentence Examples
- The dour expression on his face suggested he was not in a good mood.
- The dour weather made it difficult to enjoy the outdoor activities.
- She had a dour outlook on life, always expecting the worst.
- The dour news report left everyone feeling depressed and hopeless.
- He was known for his dour demeanor, rarely smiling or showing any emotion.
- The dour landscape was devoid of color and life, making it feel desolate.
- The dour atmosphere in the room made it difficult to concentrate on the task at hand.
- The dour tone of the speaker's voice hinted at the seriousness of the situation.
- The dour predictions of the economists painted a gloomy picture of the future.
- His dour personality made it difficult for him to make friends and build relationships.
dour Meaning
dour (s)
stubbornly unyielding
harshly uninviting or formidable in manner or appearance
showing a brooding ill humor
dour (a.)
Hard; inflexible; obstinate; sour in aspect; hardy; bold.
Synonyms & Antonyms of dour
Synonyms:
- resolute
- firm
- unfriendly
- melancholic
- unsmiling
- unbending
- humorless
- sullen
- uncompromising
- staid
- sulky
- obdurate
- unchangeable
- adamant
- willful
- hardheaded
- gloomy
- hard
- implacable
- sombre
- inimical
- steadfast
- morose
- wilful
- unrelenting
- determined
- melancholy
- glum
- self-willed
- grave
- stiff
- resolved
- bound
- serious
- unyielding
- solemn
- unflinching
- immutable
- mulish
- immovable
- obstinate
- unsympathetic
- intent
- fixed
- inflexible
- weighty
- inhospitable
- rigid
- sober
- purposeful
- cheerless
- joyless
- surly
- brooding
Antonyms:
FAQs About the word dour
stubbornly unyielding, harshly uninviting or formidable in manner or appearance, showing a brooding ill humorHard; inflexible; obstinate; sour in aspect; hardy;
stern, forbidding, intimidating, bleak, grim,gruff, fierce, rugged, hostile, lowering
gentle, benignant, cheerful, tender, soft, meek, soothing, cheerful, benignant, soft
The dour expression on his face suggested he was not in a good mood.
The dour weather made it difficult to enjoy the outdoor activities.
She had a dour outlook on life, always expecting the worst.
The dour news report left everyone feeling depressed and hopeless.
