Cordial and Morose

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Cordial adjective - Having or showing kindly feeling and sincere interest.

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Morose is an antonym for cordial.

Nearby Words: cordially, cordiality, Cordia

Morose adjective - Causing or marked by an atmosphere lacking in cheer.

Usage example: those morose job seekers who have grown accustomed to rejection

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Cordial is an antonym for morose.

Nearby Word: morosely

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Morose and Cordial. (2016). Retrieved 2026, August 14, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/cordial/morose

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