sullenness
/'sʌlənnis/
Definition
Noun: 1. A gloomy, ill-tempered, or resentful disposition or mood: The state or quality of being sullen, characterized by silent bad humor, gloominess, and a lack of responsiveness or cheerfulness. 2. A sullen, moody, resentful disposition: A persistent temperament marked by resentment, sulkiness, and a tendency to be silent and withdrawn.
Usage
"Sullenness" is an uncountable noun that describes a person's overall mood or a characteristic aspect of their personality. It implies a brooding, silent, and often passive form of anger or unhappiness. It is typically used in formal or literary contexts to describe a prolonged state.
Examples
- The boy's sullenness was evident in his refusal to speak and his constant frown.
- After the argument, a heavy sullenness settled over the entire household.
- Her usual cheerfulness was replaced by a deep sullenness that worried her friends.
Advanced Usage
- "A cloud of sullenness": A metaphorical phrase describing a pervasive gloomy mood affecting a person or atmosphere.
- A cloud of sullenness descended on the team after their defeat.
Variants and Related Words
- Sullen (adj): Having a gloomy, silent, and ill-tempered disposition.
- He gave a sullen look and turned away.
- Sullenly (adv): In a sullen manner.
- He answered sullenly.
Synonyms
- Gloominess: A state of melancholy or depression.
- Moroseness: The quality of being sullen, gloomy, and ill-tempered.
- Sulkiness: A mood or display of silent resentment and bad humor.
- Grumpiness: The state of being easily annoyed and irritable.
Antonyms
- Cheerfulness
- Geniality
- Joviality
Noun
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a sullen moody resentful disposition
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a gloomy ill-tempered feeling
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