sullenness

Example Sentences

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Monroe, with a sort of placid sullenness, is the eye of the storm amid these colorful characters, including her hard-charging boss Carter.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 19, 2024

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

Frank becomes the child's de facto teacher, assigning a book report, and Kirsten, who performs tween sullenness to perfection, approaches remote learning with the same eye-rolling enthusiasm as my child.

From Salon • Jan. 16, 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

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

From "Of Mice and Men" by John Steinbeck