dour
dour
adjective \ˈdu̇r, ˈdau̇(-ə)r\Definition of DOUR
2
Examples of DOUR
- She had a dour expression on her face.
- the dour mood of the crowd
Origin of DOUR
Middle English, from Latin durus hard — more at during
First Known Use: 14th century
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