— dourly , adv. — dourness , n.
/door, doweur, dow"euhr/ , adj.
1. sullen; gloomy: The captain's dour look depressed us all.
2. severe; stern: His dour criticism made us regret having undertaken the job.
3. Scot. (of land) barren; rocky, infertile, or otherwise difficult or impossible to cultivate.
[ 1325-75; ME durus DURE 1 ]
Syn. 1. morose, sour, moody. See glum .