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- [muh-rohs]
- /məˈroʊs/
- /mə.ˈrəʊ.snəs/
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- [muh-rohs]
- /məˈroʊs/
Definitions of moroseness word
- adjective moroseness gloomily or sullenly ill-humored, as a person or mood. 1
- adjective moroseness characterized by or expressing gloom. 1
- noun moroseness Gloominess; sullenness; deep sadness. 1
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Origin of moroseness
First appearance:
before 1555 One of the 31% oldest English words
1555-65; < Latin mōrōsus fretful, peevish, willful, equivalent to mōr- (stem of mōs) will, inclination + -ōsus -ose1
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Parts of speech for Moroseness
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
moroseness popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 88% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 66% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
moroseness usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for moroseness
noun moroseness
- irritability — the quality or state of being irritable.
- acrimony — Acrimony is bitter and angry words or quarrels.
- sullenness — showing irritation or ill humor by a gloomy silence or reserve.
- tartness — sharp to the taste; sour or acid: Tart apples are best for pie. Synonyms: astringent, acrid, piquant. Antonyms: sweet, sugary, bland, mellow.
- sharpness — having a thin cutting edge or a fine point; well-adapted for cutting or piercing: a sharp knife.
Antonyms for moroseness
noun moroseness
- contentment — Contentment is a feeling of quiet happiness and satisfaction.
- calmness — without rough motion; still or nearly still: a calm sea.
- happiness — the quality or state of being happy.
- mildness — amiably gentle or temperate in feeling or behavior toward others.
- courtesy — Courtesy is politeness, respect, and consideration for others.
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