morose
8 synonyms and 4 antonyms for morose, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Adjective — Gloomy, sullen, and in a persistently bad mood.
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Less common
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Rare, literary or technical
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Antonyms
How to use morose
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
morose silence
a morose mood
grow morose
Etymology
From Latin morosus ("fussy, self-willed, peevish"), related to mos ("custom, habit, will").
Full origin of morose →Frequently asked questions
What does “morose” mean?
The word “morose” means gloomy, sullen, and in a persistently bad mood. In plain terms, describes someone sunk in a gloomy, unsociable mood.
How do you pronounce “morose”?
“Morose” is pronounced muh-ROHS (/məˈɹoʊs/ in IPA).
How do you use “morose” in a sentence?
Here is “morose” used in a sentence: “He grew morose after losing his job.”
What part of speech is “morose”?
“Morose” is an adjective.
Where does the word “morose” come from?
The word “morose” comes from Latin. From Latin morosus ("fussy, self-willed, peevish"), related to mos ("custom, habit, will").
