Meaning & Definition of word "Morose"
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Morose
/məˈroʊs/
adjective:
- 1. sullen and ill-tempered; having a gloomy disposition.
- Example: After hearing the bad news, he became morose and uncommunicative.
- 2. expressing a brooding ill humor.
- Example: She sat in a morose silence, reflecting on her recent failures.
- 3. characterized by a gloomy or depressed state.
- Example: His morose demeanor made everyone around him feel uncomfortable.
- 4. showing a refusal to be cheerful or happy.
- Example: The morose atmosphere at the party made it hard to enjoy the festivities.
Etymology
From Latin morosus, meaning 'peevish, sulky'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
morose mood:
A state of being gloomy or in low spirits.
morose silence:
A silence that is heavy with gloom or sadness.
Related Words
gloomy:
Feeling or expressing discontent or dejection.
sullen:
Bad-tempered and sulky.
Slang Meanings of morose
Meaning: In a bad mood.
Example Sentence: He's been kind of morose since that argument.
Meaning: Feeling sad or depressed.
Example Sentence: I don't know what's up with her; she's been really morose lately.