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Definition of morose

morose

/məˈroʊs/
mo · rose
Adverb:morosely
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morose Lexical Profile

morose Game Scores & Validity

• adjective

1

Sullen, gloomy, and ill-tempered, often marked by a brooding silence or unwillingness to socialize.

Example

"After losing the championship match, he sat in the locker room in a morose silence, refusing to speak to reporters."

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• Rhymes for morose

• Nearby Words

moroni
moronic
moronically
morose
morosely
moroseness
morph

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed in the late 16th century from Latin morosus, meaning 'peevish, fastidious, or self-willed,' derived from mos (genitive moris), meaning 'custom, habit, or self-will.'

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Morose. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/morose
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