Sullenness (Noun)
Meaning 1
A sullen moody resentful disposition.
Classification
Nouns denoting attributes of people and objects.
Examples
- Her sullenness was palpable as she trudged through the door, clearly unhappy about being forced to attend the family gathering.
- The teenager's sullenness had become a constant presence in the household, making it difficult for anyone to have a pleasant conversation with him.
- After being rejected for the job, she fell into a period of sullenness, barely speaking to anyone for days.
- His sullenness was a defense mechanism, a way to protect himself from the emotional pain of his recent breakup.
- The sullenness that had characterized their relationship for months finally boiled over into a heated argument.
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Meaning 2
A gloomy ill-tempered feeling.
Classification
Nouns denoting feelings and emotions.