Pronunciation: /dʌn/

Definitions of dun

noun a dull grayish-brown color

Example Sentences

A1 I saw a dun horse in the field.

A2 The dun color of the sand blended in with the rocks.

B1 The dun of the landscape was calming and peaceful.

B2 The dun of the old barn gave it a rustic charm.

C1 The artist used various shades of dun to create a realistic portrait.

C2 The dun of the fabric was perfect for the upholstery in the living room.

verb to press or importune for payment

Example Sentences

A1 I dun like spicy food.

A2 She dun want to go to the party.

B1 He dun know how to fix the car.

B2 They dun realize the importance of time management.

C1 The company dun consider the environmental impact of their actions.

C2 The government dun take immediate action to address the crisis.

adjective dull grayish-brown in color

Example Sentences

A1 The dun colored cat slept peacefully in the sun.

A2 The dun walls of the old castle were covered in ivy.

B1 She wore a dun sweater to stay warm in the chilly weather.

B2 The dun landscape stretched out before us, barren and desolate.

C1 The artist used a palette of dun tones to create a sense of melancholy in the painting.

C2 The dun clouds hung low in the sky, threatening rain.

Examples of dun in a Sentence

formal The sky turned a deep dun color as the storm approached.

informal I can't believe how dun the clouds look today.

slang Those dun clouds are a sign that it's going to rain soon.

figurative Her mood was as dun as the overcast sky.

Grammatical Forms of dun

past tense

dunned

plural

duns

comparative

dunner

superlative

dunnest

present tense

dun

future tense

will dun

perfect tense

have dunned

continuous tense

is dunning

singular

dun

positive degree

dun

infinitive

to dun

gerund

dunning

participle

dunned

Origin and Evolution of dun

First Known Use: 1250 year
Language of Origin: Old English
Story behind the word: The word 'dun' originated from Middle English, derived from Old English 'dunn' meaning dark-colored or dingy.
Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'dun' evolved to also mean to demand payment of a debt, likely due to the association of debts with persistent reminders or demands, similar to the color dun being dull and unchanging.