Morose
Morose adjective - Causing or marked by an atmosphere lacking in cheer.
Usage example: those morose job seekers who have grown accustomed to rejection
Threatening and morose are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Threatening" instead an adjective "Morose".
Nearby Word: morosely
Threatening
Threatening adjective - Being or showing a sign of evil or calamity to come.
Usage example: a threatening silence followed the loud thump in the adjoining motel room
Morose and threatening are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Morose" instead an adjective "Threatening".
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