dour

• Describe a una persona o su comportamiento como severo, sombrío o estricto en apariencia o ánimo, a menudo con una actitud seria y poco amable.

Describes a person or manner that is stern, gloomy, or severe in appearance or mood.

1. Stubbornly unyieldingC1formal

   Firmly determined and not easily swayed or changed in attitude or opinion.

   obstinado, terco

   • His dour refusal to compromise frustrated the entire team.
   • She maintained a dour commitment to her principles despite the pressure.
   • The negotiator's dour stance made the talks difficult.

   Sinónimosdoggedheadstrongimplacableinflexibleintransigentmulishobstinatepertinaciousstubbornunyielding

   Antónimosamenablecompliantflexibletractableyielding

2. Harshly uninviting in manner or appearanceC1formal

   Having a stern, gloomy, or forbidding demeanor or look.

   Severo y hosco

   • The old castle had a dour and imposing facade.
   • His dour expression made everyone feel unwelcome.
   • The landscape was dour and bleak under the gray sky.

   Sinónimosausterebleakforbiddinggloomygrimmoroseseveresternsullensurly

   Antónimosagreeablebrightcheerfulcordialfriendlygenialjovialpleasantsunnywinsome

3. Showing a brooding ill humorC1formal

   Displaying a sullen, gloomy, or irritable mood.

   Hosco, malhumorado

   • He sat in dour silence throughout the dinner.
   • Her dour mood cast a shadow over the celebration.
   • The teacher's dour look warned the students not to misbehave.

   Sinónimosgloomyglummoodymorosesaturninesoursulkysullensurly

   Antónimosbrightcheerfulsunny