morose — bad-tempered, sulky, and unwilling to speak or smile
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: bad-tempered, sulky, and unwilling to speak or smile
Pronunciation (IPA): /məˈroʊs/
Korean meaning: 기분이 나쁘고 뚱한, 말하거나 웃기를 꺼리는
Korean pronunciation: 모**로**스
Example Sentences
- After losing his phone, Jake became morose and wouldn't even laugh at cat videos.
- The morose customer complained about everything from the temperature to the music.
- She sat in morose silence, contemplating her failed attempt at making pancakes.
morose
ADJECTIVE//məˈroʊs//
bad-tempered, sulky, and unwilling to speak or smile
A morose teenager refuses to engage with his cheerful family
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The morose librarian endures verbose chatter while patrons grow comatose
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Origin
From Latin 'morosus' meaning 'morose' or 'peevish,' likely derived from 'morus' (delay) or related to 'mora' (delay, hindrance), suggesting a reluctant or unwilling disposition.
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“After losing his phone, Jake became morose and wouldn't even laugh at cat videos.”
“The morose customer complained about everything from the temperature to the music.”
“She sat in morose silence, contemplating her failed attempt at making pancakes.”
“The weather made everyone morose, even the usually cheerful postman.”
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