Sullenness
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Sullenness is a noun meaning (uncountable) The state or quality of being sullen.
Meaning
(uncountable) The state or quality of being sullen.
More Meanings
- (countable, rare) The result or product of being sullen.
Example Sentences
The detectives were still wrapped in sullenness, remembering the grieving woman and a lead that had led nowhere.
’Twas sunset: when the sun will part There comes a sullenness of heart To him who still would look upon The glory of the summer sun.
“Marry come up—are you there with your bears?” muttered the dragon, with a draconic sullenness, which was in good keeping with his character, “we had as good have been Romans still, if we are to have no freedom in our pastimes!”
Word Forms
- sullennesses
Synonyms for sullenness
Depending on context, synonyms include surliness, glumness, sulkiness, moroseness, sourness.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include sulkiness, moroseness, glumness, sourness, somberness, sadness.
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