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   Sul·len

   /ˈsələn/

   

   adjective

   • 1. bad-tempered and sulky; gloomy: "a sullen pout"
   • ▪ (of the sky) full of dark clouds: "a sullen sunless sky"

   noun

   • 1. a sulky or depressed mood. archaic

   Word Origin Middle English (in the senses ‘solitary, averse to company’, and ‘unusual’): from Anglo-Norman French sulein, from sol ‘sole’.

   Derivatives

   • 1. sullenly adverb
   • 2. sullenness noun

   Scrabble Points: 6

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   Of persons, or their attributes, behaviour, etc.: sullen, gloomy, sour-tempered, unsocial. sullen 1570– Of persons, their attributes, aspect, actions: Characterized by, or indicative of, gloomy ill-humour or moody silence.

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   Sullen definition: Showing a brooding ill humor or silent resentment; morose or sulky.

4. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionarySULLEN | definition in the Cambridge Learner’s Dictionary

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   SULLEN meaning: in an unpleasant mood and not smiling or speaking to anyone. Learn more.

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   Apr 25, 2024 · Someone who is sullen is bad-tempered and does not speak much. The offenders lapsed into a sullen silence. Synonyms: morose , cross , moody , sour More Synonyms of sullen

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   sullen meaning, definition, what is sullen: angry and silent, especially because you...: Learn more.

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   Definition of sullen. English dictionary and integrated thesaurus for learners, writers, teachers, and students with advanced, intermediate, and beginner levels.

8. www.betterwordsonline.com › dictionary › sullenSullen - Definition, Meaning, Synonyms, Etymology

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   Appearing gloomy, sulky, or unwilling to engage in cheerful or pleasant interactions. "The sullen teenager refused to speak to his parents." Detailed Meaning of 'sullen'