Dour
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
Sobersided and dour are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Sobersided" instead an adjective "Dour".
Nearby Word: dourly
Sobersided
Sobersided adjective - Not joking or playful in mood or manner.
Dour and sobersided are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Dour" instead an adjective "Sobersided".
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Sobersided and Dour. (2016). Retrieved 2026, August 10, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/dour/sobersided
Dour & Sobersided. N.p., 2016. Web. 10 Aug. 2026. <https://thesaurus.plus/related/dour/sobersided>.
Sobersided or Dour. 2016. Accessed August 10, 2026. https://thesaurus.plus/related/dour/sobersided.
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