morosity
- a word derived from morose.
Example Sentences
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Norm expresses disdain for poetry, then continues to create a gorgeous Hemingway-style work of morosity.
From The Verge • Jul. 7, 2015
They did not care to improve their access, or increase their traffic; not through cold morosity, or even proud indifference, but because they had been so brought up, and so confirmed by circumstance.
From Mary Anerley : a Yorkshire Tale by Blackmore, R. D. (Richard Doddridge)
A morosity of disposition is the natural outcome.
From The Philippine Islands by Foreman, John
Algy's morosity has returned tenfold, and he is performing the evolution familiarly known as "pulling your nose to vex your face."
From Nancy by Broughton, Rhoda
With this language many did begin to feel offended; it seemed to be morosity and ill-will, the pusillanimity of old age, or a fear, that had now become exaggerated, of the skill of Hannibal.
From Plutarch: Lives of the noble Grecians and Romans by Clough, Arthur Hugh
