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sullenness Synonyms

Another word for sullenness

Choosing another word for sullenness depends on context, so the 13 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

A state or attitude of silent, gloomy ill-humor, resentment, or morose withdrawal.

Usage Example

"His quiet sulkiness during the family dinner made it clear that he was still upset about the argument."

Strongest
sulkiness
moroseness
surliness
Strong
glumness
gloominess
broodiness
churlishness
petulance

• noun (Context 2)

A dismal, heavy, or overcast quality in the weather, sky, or environment.

Usage Example

"The gray dreariness of the November sky seemed to weigh heavily on the quiet coastal town."

Strongest
dreariness
gloominess
Strong
bleakness
somberness
murkiness
dismalness

Opposites of sullenness

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

cheerfulness
brightness
geniality
radiance
good humor
amiability
sunniness
joviality
See all opposites of sullenness

• Nearby Words

sulky
sullen
sullenly
sullenness
sully
sulphur-crested cockatoo
sultan

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