Word Type

Adjective

Adjective

Noun

The word "dour" can be used as adjective, adjective and noun.

Word Relationships

Derived Terms

dourly dourness

Related Terms

forbidding gloom harsh melancholy obstinate stern sullenly unhappy unyielding

Similar Terms

ill-natured obstinate stubborn unpleasant unregenerate

Synonym Network

dejected forbidding gloomy glowering harsh melancholic obstinate pertinacious severe stern stubborn sullen unyielding

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