dour

adjective
UK: /ˈdʊər/
US: /ˈdaʊər/

  1. Looking unhappy and unfriendly; stern or gloomy.

    1. He gave me a dour look, so I left.
    2. The dour expression on her face discouraged further conversation about the accident.

Synonyms

stern morose sour severe sullen grim glum
dour adjective

  1. Persistently severe, stern, or gloomy in manner or appearance.

    1. The dour old man sat alone.
    2. Despite the team's loss, the coach remained dour and offered no excuses to the press.

Frequently Asked Questions

The phonetic transcription of "dour" is /ˈdʊər/ in British English and /ˈdaʊər/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "dour": stern, morose, sour, severe, sullen, grim, glum.

Example usage of "dour": "He gave me a dour look, so I left.". More examples on the page.