Sullen
6 lettersadjectivecommonUpdated June 2026
Definition
Displaying a silent, resentful, or gloomy mood.
“The child sat in sullen silence rather than apologise for what he had done.”
Pronunciation
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/ˈsʌlən/
Syllables
sul·len
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