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sullen
silently bad-tempered
In more detail
1. (adjective) bad-tempered and unwilling to talk or be friendly
2. (adjective) dark and gloomy in appearance
Examples
- 1. He gave a sullen response and refused to discuss the problem.
- 2. The sky looked sullen and threatening before the storm.
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