Morose Meaning in English
word
mɝˈoʊs
mur-OHS
məɹˈəʊs
muh-ROHS
Definition
Someone who is morose looks very sad, gloomy, or in a bad mood, often staying quiet and withdrawn.
Usage & Nuances
Formal/neutral tone; common for describing mood or atmosphere. 'Morose' is stronger than just 'sad', suggesting a deep gloom or sullenness. Often used for people, but can describe places or moods. Avoid for mild sadness.
Spanish: melancólico - taciturno - hoscoPortuguese (BR): melancólico - taciturno - carrancudoPortuguese (PT): melancólico - carrancudo - taciturnoChinese (Simplified): 阴郁的 - 忧郁的Chinese (Traditional): 陰鬱的 - 憂鬱的Hindi: उदास - मुरझाया हुआArabic: كئيب - عابسBengali: উদাস - বিষণ্ণ - মলিনRussian: угрюмый - мрачныйJapanese: 陰鬱な - 憂鬱なVietnamese: ủ rũ - u sầuKorean: 음울한 - 침울한Turkish: asık suratlı - kasvetliUrdu: اداس - ملول - غمگینIndonesian: murung - suram
Example Sentences
He felt morose after failing the exam.
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She became morose during the rainy days.
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The boy looked morose sitting alone at lunch.
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He has a morose expression that never seems to go away.
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The movie’s ending left me feeling pretty morose.
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Whenever he doesn’t get his way, he gets all morose and stops talking.
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