Dour and Goofy

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Dour adjective - Harsh and threatening in manner or appearance.

Usage example: a dour prison guard who didn't look like he'd be very understanding

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Goofy is an antonym for dour.

Nearby Word: dourly

Goofy adjective - Lacking in seriousness or maturity.

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Dour is an antonym for goofy.

Nearby Words: goof, goofed, goofing

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Goofy and Dour. (2016). Retrieved 2026, August 14, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/dour/goofy

Dour & Goofy. N.p., 2016. Web. 14 Aug. 2026. <https://thesaurus.plus/related/dour/goofy>.

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