Morosini (en. Morosini)

/mɔ.ʁo.zini/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
noun
A person with a pessimistic or morose character.
She is often considered a morosini because of her defeatist attitude.
Elle est souvent considérée comme une morosini à cause de son attitude défaitiste.
It can denote a melancholic state of mind.
After he left, he turned into a morosini, never smiling again.
Après son départ, il s'est transformé en morosini, ne souriant plus jamais.
A term describing a sad atmosphere or place.
This room has a morosini atmosphere, making it unwelcoming.
Cette pièce a une atmosphère morosini, ce qui la rend peu accueillante.

Etymology

Probably derived from the Italian 'morosino', meaning 'morose'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to have morosini thoughts
maintenance of dark or discouraged thoughts.
avoir des pensées morosini
to look morosini
to have a sad or depressed expression.
avoir l'air morosini
to act like a morosini
to behave in a pessimistic or sulky manner.
agir comme un morosini

Related Words

morosity
The state of someone who is morose.
morosité
melancholy
The state of a gentle and thoughtful sadness.
mélancolie
pessimism
A tendency to see things in a negative light.
pessimisme

Slang Meanings

A guy who never laughs.
That guy is a real morosini, he just keeps complaining.
Ce type est un vrai morosini, il n'arrête pas de se plaindre.
Someone who brings a bad vibe.
Avoid him, he's really morosini, it ruins the atmosphere.
Évite-le, il est vraiment morosini, ça gâte l'ambiance.