morose
Say it: muh-ROHSS /məˈroʊs/ · adjective
What “morose” means
Gloomy, sulky and bad-tempered.
More precisely: Sullen, gloomy and ill-tempered.
Example: “He was morose all evening after his team lost.”
When to use it
Use it for someone who sits gloomily and responds badly to company. It suggests sulkiness as well as sadness.
Similar words
sullen, glum, gloomy
Where it comes from
From Latin morosus, "peevish."
Quick check
At the family meal, Sam scowls, refuses to join the conversation and snaps at friendly questions. How does Sam seem?
morose or melancholy?
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morose
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