1. plural of dourness; the quality or state of being dour; stern, gloomy, or unfriendly manner or appearance
Usage: Always used in plural form; Abstract noun referring to instances or manifestations of dour behavior or temperament

Examples

• The dournesses of the old judge's expression intimidated everyone in the courtroom.
• Despite the dournesses displayed by some team members, the coach maintained an optimistic outlook.
• The dournesses in their faces suggested they were unhappy with the decision.
• She tried to overcome the dournesses of her upbringing with humor and kindness.
• The dournesses of winter weather affected the mood of the entire town.
• His various dournesses made it difficult for him to form close friendships.