dour

dour(
dau
-
uhr
)
An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
adjective
a. adusto
"What do you want?" barked Mr. Hanson with a dour expression on his face."¿Qué quieres?" gritó el Sr. Hanson con una expresión adusta en el rostro.
b. severo
A stranger of dour mien suddenly entered the room.Un desconocido con semblante severo entró al cuarto de repente.
c. arisco
The dour old woman who worked at the store would give us the evil eye.La vieja arisca que trabajaba en la tienda siempre nos veía muy feo.
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