dour in a sentence
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Definition
DOUR: stern, gloomy, or unfriendly in appearance or demeanor.
Crossword clues for dour
Crossword clue ideas and answer hints for the word "dour".
- Stern expression often seen on a principal's face.
- Gloomy demeanor can make others feel uncomfortable.
- Unfriendly attitude might scare away new friends.
- Serious look can imply disapproval or anger.
- A frown often indicates a lack of cheer.
Dour sentence examples
- His dour expression made it clear that he was not pleased with the outcome of the meeting.
- The weather was as dour as his mood, with gray skies and a persistent drizzle.
- Despite her dour demeanor, she had a surprisingly good sense of humor when you got to know her.
- The coach's dour attitude during practice motivated the team to work harder and prove him wrong.
- They found the old mansion to be a dour place, filled with shadows and creaking floorboards.