Dour

Word: Dour

Part of Speech: Adjective

Definition: Gloomy or severe.

Synonyms: Morose.

Antonyms: Cheery.

Helpful hints to remember: Dour looks like sour but rhymes with sore. See the sentence below.

Sentences:

• The sore whore's dour roar kept them coming back for more.
• Poor Isabelle could only endure so much dour criticism before bursting into tears.
• The wicked witch thought her dour home was perfect for all her evil doings.