Dun — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

adjective noun verb /ˈdən/

Meaning & Definition of Dun

Dun (adjective)

  1. having a slightly brownish dark gray color, having the color dun
  2. having a grayish-yellow coat with black mane and tail
  3. marked by dullness and drabness

Dun (noun)

  1. a horse with a grayish-yellow coat and a black mane and tail, a dun horse
  2. a variable color averaging a nearly neutral slightly brownish dark gray
  3. a subadult mayfly; also, fishing, an artificial fly tied to imitate such an insect
  4. someone who makes persistent demands upon people for payment, a person who duns
  5. an urgent request; especially, a demand for payment

Dun (verb)

  1. to make persistent demands upon for payment
  2. plague, pester

Dun (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. something that someone insists upon having

    "it's probably not a good idea to ignore a creditor's dun for repayment"

    similar: claim, demand, importunity, requisition, ultimatum
    related: desire, request, want, wish, drive, need, requirement, stipulation, basic, essential, must, imposition, condition, provision

Dun (adjective) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. as in sandy, chocolate

    similar: chocolate, sandy, sepia, ashen, ashy, chalky, livid, mousy, pale, palish, white, whitish, brindled, grizzled, hoar, hoary, dirty, dull, faded, sad, washed-out, achromatic, colorless, neutral, argentine, gray, grayish, leaden, pewter, silver, silvery, slate, slaty, steely
    opposite: ablaze, bright, deep, gay, rich, chromatic, colored, colorful, motley, multicolored, polychromatic, polychrome, varicolored, variegated

Dun (verb) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. as in get, worry

    similar: aggravate, annoy, bedevil, chafe, devil, dog, exasperate, fret, gall, get, gnaw, grate, hassle, irk, irritate, nettle, peeve, persecute, pique, put out, rankle, rasp, rile, roil, torment, vex, worry, inconvenience, trouble, beleaguer, beset, besiege, bother, bug, chivy, disturb, intrude (upon), pester, distress, plague, afflict, harass, provoke, anger, antagonize, enrage, incense, inflame, infuriate, madden, outrage, agitate, perturb, butt in, cut in (on), obtrude, encroach, infringe, invade, trespass
    opposite: disregard, forget, ignore, leave, slight, appease, conciliate, disarm, mollify, oblige, placate, delight, gladden, gratify, please, satisfy, comfort, console, content

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Dun

The most common words with a similar meaning to Dun:

claim, demand, importunity, requisition, ultimatum, chocolate, sandy, sepia, ashen, ashy, chalky, livid, mousy, pale, palish, white, whitish, brindled, grizzled, hoar, hoary, dirty, dull, faded, sad, washed-out, achromatic, colorless, neutral, argentine, gray, grayish, leaden, pewter, silver, silvery, slate, slaty, steely, aggravate

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Dun

Words with the opposite meaning of Dun:

ablaze, bright, deep, gay, rich, chromatic, colored, colorful, motley, multicolored, polychromatic, polychrome, varicolored, variegated, disregard, forget, ignore, leave, slight, appease, conciliate, disarm, mollify, oblige, placate, delight, gladden, gratify, please, satisfy

Related Words for Dun

desire, request, want, wish, drive, need, requirement, stipulation, basic, essential, must, imposition, condition, provision

Word Forms of Dun

Inflections: dunned, dunning

Derived words: dunness (noun)

Origin & Etymology of Dun

Middle English, from Old English dunn dusk

First known use: before 12th century

Frequently Asked Questions about Dun

What does "Dun" mean?

"Dun" means having a slightly brownish dark gray color, having the color dun. As an an adjective, a noun and a verb, it is defined as: having a slightly brownish dark gray color, having the color dun. It has 3 distinct senses.

What is another word for "Dun"?

Other words for "Dun" include claim, demand, importunity, requisition, ultimatum, chocolate, sandy and sepia. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Dun" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Dun"?

There are 113 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Dun". Common alternatives include claim, demand, importunity, requisition, ultimatum, chocolate, sandy, sepia, ashen and ashy.

What is the opposite of "Dun"?

Antonyms of "Dun" include ablaze, bright, deep, gay, rich, chromatic, colored and colorful.

How do you use "Dun" in a sentence?

Examples of "Dun" in a sentence: "it's probably not a good idea to ignore a creditor's dun for repayment".

Is "Dun" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Dun" can be used as an adjective, a noun and a verb, depending on the context.

How do you pronounce "Dun"?

"Dun" is pronounced /ˈdən/.

What is the origin of the word "Dun"?

"Dun" comes from Middle English, from Old English dunn dusk. First known use: before 12th century.