CultureAugust 8, 2026
dour
DOW-er
Definition
Relentlessly severe, stern, or gloomy in appearance or manner.
Etymology
Derived from the Latin 'durus' meaning 'hard' or 'harsh,' the word entered Middle English to describe someone or something that is cold, stubborn, or forbidding.
In the news
In the review, 'dour' is used to describe the grim, gritty, and unyielding atmosphere characteristic of the protagonist's challenging life in the film.
The Boxer (1977) Blu-ray Review: The Fighter Still Remains
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