sullen look

Example Sentences

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When she took the job at the suggestion of a friend in March 2015, Michalski saw the sullen look on children’s faces as they walked to school for another day of tests.

From Washington Times • Jun. 21, 2019

Her eyebrows were constantly knitted, and her eyes had a distracted and sullen look.

From The New Yorker • May 1, 2017

When we get there a young man with a wispy moustache and a sullen look is sitting handcuffed.

From BBC • Jul. 4, 2012

I give Roshan a gentle nudge of gratitude, while Hammie shoots Asher a sullen look.

From "Warcross" by Marie Lu

The sullen look on his face gave no hint that he was listening.

From "Strange the Dreamer" by Laini Taylor