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sullenness

Variant of sullen

adjective

  1. showing resentment and ill humor by morose, unsociable withdrawal
  2. gloomy; dismal; sad; depressing
  3. somber; dull: sullen colors
  4. slow-moving; sluggish
  5. Obsolete baleful; threatening

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