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

Maybe his family is frustrated by his grouchiness and poor interpersonal communication skills, at least based on his laconic sullenness with the doctor.

From New York Times • Dec. 4, 2022

Macfadyen's Darcy seems more innocent, younger and perhaps with that trademark Darcy's sullenness because of shyness more than a sense of superiority.

From Salon • Jun. 10, 2022

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

I’m teamed up with the sad-faced Rosalie and our leader, Maddy, whose sullenness, under the circumstances, is almost a relief after Liza’s relentless good cheer.

From "Nickel and Dimed: On (Not) Getting By in America" by Barbara Ehrenreich