What does dour sullen mean? Definition and meaning explained
"DOUR SULLEN" has been trending due to a scathing statement released by former President Donald Trump against his fellow Republican Mitch McConnell.
But what does it mean? Here is everything you need to know...
What does dour sullen mean?
According to dour describes something as gloomy, severe, or stern.
While to describe something as sullen is to say it is showing irritation, persistently and silently ill-humored, or to have gloomy ill humor.
explains that the words have similar meanings.
It describes dour as harsh and threatening in manner or appearance with sullen as causing or marked by an atmosphere lacking in cheer.
Sullen, grim and dull are among the many synonyms for dour.
They also both share the synonyms gloomy, surly, sour, and morose.
The scathing statement attacked Senate Minority Leader in the wake of Trump's
Mr Trump said in the statement with a "Save America" letterhead: "Mitch is a dour, sullen and unsmiling political hack.
"If Republican senators are going to stay with him, they will not win again."
Trump went on to say that Mr McConnell "begged" for his endorsement and that he regretted supporting him.
Referring to the , Mr Trump said: "Without my endorsement, McConnell would have lost, and lost badly.
"Now his numbers are lower than ever before, he is destroying the Republican side of the Senate, and in so doing, seriously hurting our country."
Mr Trump also referred to Mr McConnell as "one of the most unpopular politicians in the United States".