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/ˈsʌlənəs/ · sul·len·ness
noun
- A state of being sullen or sulky, typically in response to a perceived injustice or frustration. Her sullenness was palpable as she stormed out of the room.
- A quality of being sullen or sulky, often perceived as a negative trait. His sullenness made it difficult for him to connect with others.
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Did you know? The word 'sullenness' has been used in literature to describe the complex emotions of characters, such as in Shakespeare's 'Hamlet', where Hamlet's sullenness is a key aspect of his character's development.