Multiple choice softskills communication

Synonyms of dour

  1. cheerful

  2. serious

  3. sarcastic

  4. unpredictable
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B Correct answer
Explanation

'Dour' describes someone stern, serious, gloomy, and unsmiling. 'Serious' is the closest synonym among the options, capturing the key characteristic of a dour person's demeanor. 'Cheerful' is the opposite, 'sarcastic' is a different trait involving verbal irony, and 'unpredictable' refers to being changeable rather than stern.

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