sullen
adjective
showing irritation or ill humor by a gloomy silence or reserve.
sullenness
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a word derived from
sullen.
Example Sentences
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You may recall the bricks, the ball hogging, the sullenness, the selfishness, the complete lack of self-awareness from a bitter former MVP flailing against his declining skills.
From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 20, 2023
Maybe his family is frustrated by his grouchiness and poor interpersonal communication skills, at least based on his laconic sullenness with the doctor.
From New York Times ● Dec. 4, 2022
In terms of obvious atmospheric menace, or even mere meteorological sullenness, Friday seemed to deserve at least a pass.
From Washington Post ● May 13, 2022
You’ve tried to offer workarounds and alternative arrangements so she can be with her friends and have a good time—maybe keep reminding her of that proposal, but otherwise, live with her sullenness.
From Slate ● Dec. 24, 2019
His sullenness left him as he fried the bacon.
From "East of Eden" by John Steinbeck
