adjective · Easy SAT word

    Sullen

    bad tempered and gloomy

    Sullen in a sentence

    The sullen teenager refused to speak at dinner.

    Synonyms for sullen

    • moody
    • gloomy
    • irritable

    Antonyms for sullen

    • cheerful
    • happy
    • cheerful

    Practice sullen on real SAT questions

    Vocabulary like sullen appears on the Digital SAT in Words-in-Context questions, where you choose the word that fits a passage's meaning and tone. You can also drill this word with vocabulary flashcards.

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