sullen
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The crowd, which greeted Paul with boos before settling into sullen, begrudging applause when prodded, is fully prepared for a distraction.
From Slate • Jun. 16, 2026
You never know how she’s going to react and while her large eyes are often sullen and sad, her expression unreadable, Dyrholm’s are wide and bright, verging on the edge of mania.
From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 6, 2024
His mood was sullen, according to Meridith McGraw, author of Trump in Exile, an account of the former president’s time after leaving the White House.
From BBC • Nov. 2, 2024
Addressing a sullen final day of negotiations, the WHO chief insisted, “This is not a failure.”
From Seattle Times • May 24, 2024
He was sullen and lonely and just generally angry at the world.
From "I Can Make This Promise" by Christine Day
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