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!
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He became morose and withdrawn after his wife's death.
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The morose weather matched his mood perfectly.
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She gave him a morose look before walking away.
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His morose personality made it difficult for him to make friends.
morose Synonyms and Antonyms
Synonyms for morose
Antonyms for morose
Idioms Using morose
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After losing his job, he was as morose as a wet weekend.
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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
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His morose and brooding personality made him seem unapproachable.
Phrases with morose
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After the argument, they sat in morose silence for hours.
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His morose humor was not appreciated by everyone.
a state of accepting something unpleasant with a sullen or gloomy attitude
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With morose resignation, he accepted the fact that he had failed the exam.
Origins of morose
from Latin 'morosus', meaning 'peevish'
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.'
