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dour

[dʊə(r)]

dour Definition

  • 1relentlessly severe, stern, or gloomy in manner or appearance
  • 2having a very serious and unfriendly quality

Using dour: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "dour" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    He had a dour expression on his face.

  • Example

    The weather was cold and dour.

  • Example

    She gave me a dour look when I asked her to help me.

  • Example

    The dour atmosphere of the office made it difficult to work.

dour Synonyms and Antonyms

Idioms Using dour

  • a facial expression that is severe, stern, or unfriendly

    Example

    He looked at me with a dour face and refused to answer my question.

  • refusing to change one's opinion or position, even when faced with opposition or difficulty

    Example

    The politician was known for his dour and unyielding stance on immigration reform.

  • a life that is bleak, joyless, and lacking in pleasure or happiness

    Example

    After his wife died, he lived a dour existence, rarely leaving the house or socializing with others.

Phrases with dour

  • a feeling of sadness or depression that is difficult to overcome

    Example

    He was in a dour mood after receiving the bad news.

  • a negative or pessimistic view of the future

    Example

    The economist had a dour outlook on the country's economic prospects.

  • a person who is unfriendly, unapproachable, and difficult to get along with

    Example

    His dour personality made it hard for him to make friends.

Origins of dour

from Scottish Gaelic 'dúr', meaning 'hard'

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Summary: dour in Brief

'Dour' [dʊə(r)] describes a person, manner, or appearance that is relentlessly severe, stern, or gloomy. It can refer to an unfriendly or unapproachable personality, as in 'His dour personality made it hard for him to make friends.' The term also extends into phrases like 'dour mood,' and idioms like 'a dour face,' denoting a severe or unfriendly facial expression.