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sullenness



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His experiments don’t celebrate the technology, but demonstrate its shortcomings and sullenness.

From New York Times Dec. 15, 2022

Macfadyen's Darcy seems more innocent, younger and perhaps with that trademark Darcy's sullenness because of shyness more than a sense of superiority.

From Salon Jun. 10, 2022

In terms of obvious atmospheric menace, or even mere meteorological sullenness, Friday seemed to deserve at least a pass.

From Washington Post May 13, 2022

You’ve tried to offer workarounds and alternative arrangements so she can be with her friends and have a good time—maybe keep reminding her of that proposal, but otherwise, live with her sullenness.

From Slate Dec. 24, 2019

When I refused to be the child they knew and accepted me to be, I was called impudent and my muteness sullenness.

From "I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings" by Maya Angelou




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