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morose

[məˈrəʊs]

morose Definition

  • 1sullen and ill-tempered
  • 2gloomy or melancholy

Using morose: Examples

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

  • Example

    He became morose and withdrawn after his wife's death.

  • Example

    The morose weather matched his mood perfectly.

  • Example

    She gave him a morose look before walking away.

  • Example

    His morose personality made it difficult for him to make friends.

morose Synonyms and Antonyms

Antonyms for morose

Idioms Using morose

  • extremely gloomy or miserable

    Example

    After losing his job, he was as morose as a wet weekend.

  • morose as a bear with a sore head

    extremely sullen or ill-tempered

    Example

    Don't talk to him right now, he's as morose as a bear with a sore head.

  • morose and brooding

    characterized by a gloomy or melancholy disposition

    Example

    His morose and brooding personality made him seem unapproachable.

Phrases with morose

  • a state of being silent in a sullen or ill-tempered manner

    Example

    After the argument, they sat in morose silence for hours.

  • humor that is characterized by a gloomy or melancholy tone

    Example

    His morose humor was not appreciated by everyone.

  • a state of accepting something unpleasant with a sullen or gloomy attitude

    Example

    With morose resignation, he accepted the fact that he had failed the exam.

Origins of morose

from Latin 'morosus', meaning 'peevish'

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Summary: morose in Brief

The term 'morose' [məˈrəʊs] refers to a sullen and ill-tempered disposition, often accompanied by a gloomy or melancholy mood. It can be used to describe people, weather, or other situations, as in 'The morose weather matched his mood perfectly.' 'Morose' extends into phrases like 'morose silence,' and idioms like 'morose as a wet weekend,' denoting extreme gloominess. Antonyms include 'cheerful' and 'optimistic.'