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Sullenness Definition & Meaning

sullenness
noun
  1. a gloomy ill-tempered feeling
  2. a sullen moody resentful disposition

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What does sullenness mean?
a gloomy ill-tempered feeling a sullen moody resentful disposition
What part of speech is sullenness?
Sullenness is a noun.
How many definitions does sullenness have?
Sullenness has 2 definitions across 1 part of speech (noun).

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