Definition of: morose

(mə·rōs′) adjective
Having a surly temper; sullen; gloomy. [<L morosus <mos, moris manner, habit]
—mo·rose′ly adverb
—mo·rose′·ness, mo·ros·i·ty (-ros′ə·tē) noun Synonyms (adj.): acrimonious, bitter, churlish, crabbed, crusty, dogged, gloomy, gruff, ill–humored, ill–natured, moody, severe, sour, splenetic, sulky, sullen, surly. The sullen and sulky are discontented and resentful; sullen denotes more of pride, sulky more of resentful obstinacy. The morose are bitterly dissatisfied with the world in general, and disposed to vent their ill nature upon others. The sullen and sulky are for the most part silent; the morose growl out bitter speeches. A surly person is in a state of latent anger, resenting approach as intrusion, and ready to take offense at anything. See AUSTERE. Compare ACRIMONY. Antonyms: amiable, benignant, bland, complaisant, friendly, genial, gentle, good–natured, indulgent, kind, mild, pleasant, sympathetic, tender.