noun
- the quality or state of being sullenly silent, moody, or resentful
Examples
- His sullenness after the argument made everyone uncomfortable.
- The teenager’s sullenness lasted for days after being grounded.
- She tried to hide her sullenness behind a forced smile.
- The team’s sullenness was obvious after their crushing defeat.
- His sullenness at dinner made the family meal awkward.
- The child’s sullenness disappeared when offered ice cream.