Dour and Meek

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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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Meek is an antonym for dour.

Nearby Word: dourly

Meek adjective - Not having or showing any feelings of superiority, self-assertiveness, or showiness.

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Dour is an antonym for meek.

Nearby Words: meekness, meekly

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

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

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