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:
- melancholic
- willful
- hardheaded
- humorless
- self-willed
- serious
- bound
- immovable
- unrelenting
- staid
- intent
- unyielding
- resolute
- melancholy
- unfriendly
- implacable
- sulky
- steadfast
- purposeful
- sober
- obdurate
- inhospitable
- hard
- inflexible
- unflinching
- gloomy
- immutable
- solemn
- sullen
- unsmiling
- brooding
- obstinate
- surly
- glum
- firm
- inimical
- joyless
- stiff
- morose
- unsympathetic
- weighty
- unchangeable
- uncompromising
- adamant
- unbending
- resolved
- cheerless
- mulish
- grave
- fixed
- sombre
- wilful
- determined
- rigid
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;
bleak,gruff, intimidating, forbidding, fierce, rugged, grim, hostile, stern, stubborn
cheerful, mild, bland, bland, benignant, gentle, quiet, soft,mild, mellow
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.
