dour

11 plus vocabulary word for grammar school entrance exams

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Learn the meaning of dour with synonyms, antonyms and an example sentence. Part of our 11 plus vocabulary list used for selective school and grammar school preparation.

dour

(adjective)

Meaning

serious and unfriendly in manner

Example

"His dour expression made it clear he was not in the mood for laughter."

Synonyms

sterngloomysullen

Antonyms

cheerfulbrightgenial