Word of the Day – Morose

By June 8, 2026Word of the Day

Morose (adj)

mo-rohs

Gloomily or sullenly ill-humored, as a person or mood.

First recorded in 1555–65; from Latin mōrōsus “fretful, peevish, willful

Example sentences

“We are now heading back to the UK afte five months travelling and it has me feeling quite morose!”

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