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dourness

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Definitions

﹒The quality of being relentlessly severe, stern, or gloomy in appearance or manner.

﹒A state of being obstinate, sullen, or unyielding.

Examples

﹒The dourness of his expression made it difficult for anyone to approach him with a lighthearted joke.

﹒Despite the festive decorations, the dourness of the room remained unchanged due to the somber mood of the guests.

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