What is another word for being sullen?
Pronunciation: [bˌiːɪŋ sˈʌlən] (IPA) 
Being sullen refers to a mood or behavior characterized by a gloomy, uncommunicative or withdrawn attitude. Synonyms for the word sullen include surly, morose, glum, somber, cheerless, dour, despondent, melancholic, and moody. These adjectives describe a person who is not cheerful and is unfriendly or uncommunicative. A surly person is grumpy and ill-tempered. A person who is morose is sad, sour, and sullen. Someone who is glum feels sad or depressed. A somber person is gloomy and serious, showing no joy or liveliness. A cheerless individual lacks cheer, and is often pessimistic or negative. They all describe a person who is unhappy, unsociable, and not very approachable.
