sullenness

[US]/ˈsʌlənəs/
[UK]/ˈsʌlənəs/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n.the quality of being sullen; a gloomy or morose mood; the state of being sulky or brooding

Phrases & Collocations

sullenness of youth

face of sullenness

deep sullenness

sullenness in silence

air of sullenness

sullenness and gloom

sullenness of expression

sullenness in mood

sullenness of demeanor

sullenness of attitude

Example Sentences

his constant sullenness made it difficult to enjoy the party.

she responded to his jokes with a sulk of sullenness.

the child's sullenness was a clear sign of his disappointment.

his sullenness during the meeting raised concerns among his colleagues.

she tried to hide her sullenness behind a forced smile.

the team's sullenness after the loss was palpable.

his sullenness reflected his inner turmoil.

she often fell into a state of sullenness when things didn’t go her way.

the sullenness in his voice indicated his lack of enthusiasm.

after the argument, a heavy sullenness hung over the room.

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