Sullen

usgb/ˈsʌlən/Volume
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Mood IndicatorPlay
Use 'sullen' to describe someone showing irritation or ill humor by a gloomy silence. SlideAfter losing the game, he had a sullen demeanor.
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Not RudePlay
'Sullen' suggests a silent moodiness, not rudeness or meanness. SlideHer sullen attitude was more about her sadness than any dislike for us.
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Temporary StatePlay
'Sullen' often implies a temporary state rather than a permanent trait. SlideHe's usually cheerful, just a bit sullen today.