Main Entry: dour

Pronunciation: \ˈdu̇r, ˈdau̇(-ə)r\

Function: adjective

Etymology: Middle English, from Latin durus hard — more at during

Date: 14th century

1 : stern, harsh
2 : obstinate, unyielding
3 : gloomy, sullen

— dour·ly adverb

— dour·ness noun