Dreich and Morose

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

Usage example: historically regarded as a dreich corner of Britain, Scotland's very name comes from the Greek word for “dark”

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Morose and dreich are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Morose" instead an adjective "Dreich".

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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Dreich and morose are semantically related. (Scottish) Sometimes you can use "Dreich" instead an adjective "Morose".

Nearby Word: morosely

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