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