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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shortsighted in view or judgement.

the act of giving up or letting go of something; self-denial.

a soft, gentle breeze.

sharp and forthright in tone or temper; tasting sour or bitter.

the redirection of an instinctual impulse into a socially acceptable or productive activity; also a phase change.

a decorative curl or twist, especially in handwriting or design.