dour
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Adjective — Stern, unfriendly, and serious in manner or expression.
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How to use dour
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Etymology
From Scots dour, likely from Latin dūrus ("hard, stern").
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What does “dour” mean?
The word “dour” means stern, unfriendly, and serious in manner or expression. In plain terms, grim, stern, and not at all cheerful.
How do you pronounce “dour”?
“Dour” is pronounced DOOR (/ˈdʊɹ/ in IPA).
How do you use “dour” in a sentence?
Here is “dour” used in a sentence: “The dour receptionist barely looked up from her desk.”
What part of speech is “dour”?
“Dour” is an adjective.
Where does the word “dour” come from?
The word “dour” comes from Latin. From Scots dour, likely from Latin dūrus ("hard, stern").
How many meanings does “dour” have?
“Dour” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: stern, unfriendly, and serious in manner or expression.