sullenness

Example Sentences

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You may recall the bricks, the ball hogging, the sullenness, the selfishness, the complete lack of self-awareness from a bitter former MVP flailing against his declining skills.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 20, 2023

In terms of obvious atmospheric menace, or even mere meteorological sullenness, Friday seemed to deserve at least a pass.

From Washington Post • May 13, 2022

You’ve tried to offer workarounds and alternative arrangements so she can be with her friends and have a good time—maybe keep reminding her of that proposal, but otherwise, live with her sullenness.

From Slate • Dec. 24, 2019

Melinda’s parents see her failing grades and her sullenness as the onset of adolescence.

From Salon • Oct. 12, 2018

She paused and her face lost its sullenness and grew interested.

From "Of Mice and Men" by John Steinbeck