sullenness

There is yet a deeper problem for Ryan, and it may also be pushing him into this unusual sullenness.

He will feel sorry and awkward enough, without reproach, sullenness, or cold looks from you.

In his fits of resentful sullenness, he hinted an intention of retiring from the Court.

As for Laura, she continued in her sullenness, anticipating with resentment the assault about to be made upon her soul.

He remained perfectly silent, but I could see sullenness growing on his face.

"I knows what you wants, an' I knows I don' know nothin' 'tall 'bout it," she objected, her sullenness a patent defiance.