morose

gloomy

adjective mo-ROHZ Rare

Origin: From Latin morosus (slow, sullen).

Also means

sullen

Usage Note

Morose in French is an adjective that agrees in gender and number — une humeur morose, des temps moroses. It describes a persistently low or sulky mood, slightly stronger than 'sad'; the related noun morosité captures a general gloominess or economic malaise, as in morosité économique.

Examples

"Il est d'humeur morose depuis lundi."

Natural Translation

He has been in a gloomy mood since Monday.

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