morose

Meanings

• adjective

  Feeling sad, melancholic, or dismal.

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Pronunciation

1. /mɒˈɹoʊs/
   
   
   
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Synonyms

crabby , glum , grouchy , gruff , melancholy , moody , sulky

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with morose
dose , rose , prose

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Variants

List of all variants of morose that leads to same result
morose , morosely , moroseness , morosenesses , morosities , morosity

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Etymology

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From Middle English morous, from Old French moros, morose, from Latin melan- (black) + cholos (bile, anger).

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Trivia

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1. The term 'morose' has been used in literature since the 15th century.

2. In some cultures, a morose mood is believed to be a sign of creativity or deep thought.

3. The term 'morose' is also used in psychology to describe a personality trait characterized by persistent feelings of sadness or irritability.

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Related Concepts

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1. melancholy: A state of sadness, often with no apparent cause.

2. depression: A mental health disorder characterized by persistent feelings of sadness, hopelessness, and loss of interest in activities.

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Quotes

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1. She thought of the bootlegger at home—a raddled, skinny old man, "morose" and suspicious. He sat on his front step with a shotgun on Halloween night.

   - Alice Munro,{it}Runaway{/it},2004

2. We have little finished footage to go by, but enough to give us pause: an exquisite clip of Rochefort, sitting with a book in the half-darkness, his eyes wet, gleaming, and "morose".

   - Anthony Lane,{it}New Yorker{/it},3 Feb. 2003

3. I have never known if Momma sent for us, or if the St. Louis family just got fed up with my grim presence. There is nothing more appalling than a constantly "morose" child.

   - Maya Angelou,{it}I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings{/it},1969

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Culture

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The term 'morose' has been used in literature and art to describe characters or situations that evoke feelings of sadness, melancholy, or discontent. In music, a morose tone or melody is often used to convey a sense of sadness or introspection.

How to Memorize "morose"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a person with a sad expression, sitting alone in a dimly lit room, surrounded by shadows. Imagine the sound of raindrops tapping against the window, adding to the melancholic atmosphere.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'morose' with the feeling of sadness or melancholy. Think of a time when you felt sad or down, and imagine yourself in that moment.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic using the first letter of each word in the definition: 'Melancholic, Often Revealing Overwrought Sadness'.

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