62 entries under sullen topic. ×

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moody(adjective, mean, cross, hostile, emotional)
7
sulky(adjective, upset, tough, harsh, cross)
6
grouchy(adjective, tough, difficult, attitude, harsh)
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perverse(adjective, tough, harsh, awkward, nervous)
5
huffy(adjective, mean, tough, harsh, cross)
5
mean(adjective, attitude, informal, cross, nervous)
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caviling(adjective, mean, nervous, short, irritable)
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morose(adjective, mean, tough, harsh, cross)
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surly(adjective, mean, tough, attitude, harsh)
4
uptight(adjective, upset, difficult, cross, excited)
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fault-finding(adjective, mean, difficult, irritable, critical)
3
snappy(adjective, mean, tough, keen, difficult)
3
sour(adjective, tough, difficult, harsh, awkward)
2
broody
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cynical(adjective, tough, harsh, awkward)
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displeased(adjective, upset, unhappy, angry, irritated)
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dour(adjective, tough, harsh, awkward)
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gloomy(adjective, mean, tough, harsh, cross)
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glum(adjective, tough, harsh, awkward)
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grumbling(adjective, upset, difficult, cross, unhappy)
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