sullenness (Meaning)
sullenness (n)
a gloomy ill-tempered feeling
a sullen moody resentful disposition
Synonyms & Antonyms of sullenness
Synonyms:
Antonyms:
- gladsomeness
- pleasantness
- sociability
- cordiality
- graciousness
- affability
- agreeableness
- amenity
- sociality
- gladsomeness
- amicability
- geniality
- agreeableness
- cordiality
- amenity
- high-spiritedness
- geniality
- pleasantness
- amicability
- sociability
- affability
- graciousness
- amiability
- sociality
- amiability
- high-spiritedness
sullenness Sentence Examples
- The sullenness in his expression made it clear that he wasn't in a good mood.
- Her sullenness was a constant reminder of the unresolved conflict between them.
- The child's sullenness melted away when he received his favorite toy.
- The team's sullenness after losing the championship was palpable.
- The sullenness of the weather matched the melancholy of their hearts.
- His sullenness was a symptom of the deep anger he harbored within.
- Despite her attempts to hide it, her sullenness was evident in her body language.
- The sullenness of the prisoners was a testament to the harsh conditions they endured.
- The sullenness that had once characterized her had transformed into a quiet acceptance.
- The sullenness in his voice betrayed the disappointment he felt at their decision.
FAQs About the word sullenness
a gloomy ill-tempered feeling, a sullen moody resentful disposition
irritability, sulkiness, dumps,pouts,blues, crossness, snit, sensitivity, pet, surliness
lightheartedness, gaiety,cheerfulness, friendliness, perkiness, friendliness, gayety, gaiety, cheerfulness, lightheartedness
The sullenness in his expression made it clear that he wasn't in a good mood.
Her sullenness was a constant reminder of the unresolved conflict between them.
The child's sullenness melted away when he received his favorite toy.
The team's sullenness after losing the championship was palpable.
