Sullenness: meaning, definitions and examples
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sullenness
[ ˈsʌlənnəs ]
moodiness
Sullenness is the quality of being silent and morose, showing a bad-tempered and sulky attitude. It is characterized by a gloomy or dismal disposition.
Synonyms
gloominess, moodiness, moroseness
Examples of usage
- He retreated into sullenness after the argument.
- Her sullenness was evident in her lack of response.
- The sullenness in his expression made it clear he was upset.
behavior
Sullenness can also refer to a behavior marked by a refusal to communicate or cooperate, often in a stubborn or resentful manner.
Synonyms
resentfulness, stubbornness, uncooperativeness
Examples of usage
- Her sullenness towards her colleagues was causing tension in the workplace.
- The child's sullenness was a result of feeling misunderstood.
- His sullenness only served to isolate him further from his friends.
Translations
Translations of the word "sullenness" in other languages:
🇵🇹 melancolia
- tristeza
- amargura
🇮🇳 उदासी
🇩🇪 Missmut
- Trübsinn
- Verstimmung
🇮🇩 keburaman
🇺🇦 похмурість
- меланхолія
- сум
🇵🇱 ponurość
- melancholia
- smutek
🇯🇵 陰気
- 憂鬱
- 不機嫌
🇫🇷 morosité
- mélancolie
- tristesse
🇪🇸 melancolía
- tristeza
- amargura
🇹🇷 somurtkanlık
- melankoli
- hüzün
🇰🇷 우울함
🇸🇦 كآبة
🇨🇿 mrzutost
- melancholie
- zádumčivost
🇸🇰 mrzutosť
- melanchólia
- smútok
🇨🇳 忧郁
🇸🇮 mrakobnost
- melanholija
- žalost
🇮🇸 þunglyndi
🇰🇿 сұрғылттық
🇬🇪 მომხიბლავობა
🇦🇿 qəmginlik
🇲🇽 melancolía
- tristeza
- amargura
Word origin
The word 'sullenness' dates back to the 17th century and is derived from the Middle English word 'solein', meaning solitary, gloomy, or morose. It reflects a sense of brooding silence and ill humor. Sullenness is often associated with a lack of cheerfulness or sociability, portraying a sense of discontent or unhappiness.
See also: sullenly.