Dour and Tender

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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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Tender is an antonym for dour.

Nearby Word: dourly

Tender adjective - Easily injured without careful handling.

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Dour is an antonym for tender.

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

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

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