morose

IPA/məˈrəʊs/
KK[mɚˈos]IPA/məˈrəʊs/

morose — adjective

  • morosepositive
  • more morosecomparative
  • most morosesuperlative

1. in an unhappy or angry mood that shows in your silent, unfriendly behavior and e

1.形容詞C1
釋義

in an unhappy or angry mood that shows in your silent, unfriendly behavior and expression

例句

After losing his job, Tendai became morose and stayed in his room all day.

morose after [negative event] — cause-and-effect pattern

The morose waiter barely spoke to us and set down our plates with a frown.

同義詞
  • sullen

    Emphasizes silent resentment or annoyance more than sadness; often used for a temporary reaction

  • gloomy

    Broader word that can describe weather or a general atmosphere; less focused on annoyed silence

  • glum

    Less formal, suggests looking dejected or discouraged without the angry edge of morose

  • dour

    Suggests a stern, grim seriousness that is part of a person's character, not just a passing mood

反義詞
  • cheerful

    The most direct opposite — happy and friendly in manner

  • jovial

    Suggesting lively, good-humored friendliness, the opposite of sullen withdrawal

文法句型

morose + noun (attributive)

linking verb + morose (predicative)

用法筆記

More common in written or literary contexts than in everyday conversation. The word typically describes a person's lasting mood or fixed expression rather than a temporary feeling of sadness.

常見錯誤

❌He was morose for five minutes after losing the game.
✅He was morose for weeks after losing his job.
💡Morose describes a lasting, brooding mood, not a brief disappointment.
❌She felt morose about the rainy weather.
✅She sat in morose silence, refusing to answer anyone.
💡Morose implies silent, unfriendly behavior, not just general sadness.