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morose

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morose

(adjective)

Meaning

sullen and ill-tempered

Example

"Despite the festive decorations, Sarah felt morose at the party."

Synonyms

sullengloomymelancholy

Antonyms

cheerfulbrightjoyful

More about this word

Word origin
From Latin 'morosus', meaning 'dull, grim'.

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