Synonyms of morose
11 similar words
Another word for morose is melancholy. Other synonyms of morose are moody, gloomy, sullen, glum and ill-tempered.
Synonyms and similar words for morose
adjectiveSullen, gloomy; showing a brooding ill humour.
- melancholyAffected with great sadness or depression.
- sulkySilent and withdrawn after being upset.
- crabby
- glumDespondent; moody; sullen.
- grouchyIrritable; easily upset; angry; tending to complain.
- gruff
- moodySulky or depressed.
- gloomySuffering from gloom; melancholy; dejected.
- ill-temperedSynonym of bad-tempered.
- ill-humored
- sullenHaving a brooding ill temper; sulky.
Meaning of morose
- adjective Sullen, gloomy; showing a brooding ill humour.
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Questions about synonyms of morose
- What is another word for morose?
- Morose has 11 synonyms on Word.ws, such as melancholy, moody, gloomy, sullen, glum, ill-tempered and grouchy.
- What does morose mean?
- Morose means sullen, gloomy; showing a brooding ill humour.
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