noun
- plural of sullenness; instances or qualities of being sullenly moody, resentful, or withdrawn
Usage: rare plural form
Examples
- The different sullennesses of the teenagers made the family dinner uncomfortable.
- His various sullennesses throughout the week worried his parents.
- The coach noticed the sullennesses among team members after the loss.
- Multiple sullennesses emerged in the group after the disappointing news.
- The teacher addressed the sullennesses displayed by several students.