Saturnine

SAT-ər-nine (/ˈsætərnaɪn/)

gloomy, taciturn, or darkly moody.

“A saturnine weight hangs over gambling disorders, reflecting the heavy emotional toll behind that stark 1-in-5 statistic.”

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(formal) slow or reluctant to act; medically: constipated.

calm, dependable, and showing little emotion or animation.

belittling or humiliating oneself.

necessary for a particular purpose; required or essential.

acting suddenly or hastily; done without careful thought.

complete and utter (often used to emphasise a negative quality).