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sulkiness Synonyms

Another word for sulkiness

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• noun (Context 1)

The state or quality of being silently morose, bad-tempered, and resentful.

Usage Example

"The child's prolonged sullenness after losing the board game eventually gave way to laughter."

Strongest
sullenness
moroseness
Strong
poutiness
glumness
moodiness
pettishness
grumpiness
sourness

Opposites of sulkiness

The opposite of sulkiness shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

cheerfulness
amiability
good humor
geniality
affability
sociability
See all opposites of sulkiness

• Nearby Words

sulk
sulker
sulkily
sulkiness
sulky
sullen
sullenly

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Sulkiness. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/sulkiness
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