Canty and Sullen

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Canty adjective - Having or showing a good mood or disposition.

Usage example: a bloke with a perpetually canty attitude

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Sullen is an antonym for canty.

Sullen adjective - Causing or marked by an atmosphere lacking in cheer.

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Canty is an antonym for sullen.

Nearby Word: sullenly

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Sullen and Canty. (2016). Retrieved 2026, August 08, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/canty/sullen

Canty & Sullen. N.p., 2016. Web. 08 Aug. 2026. <https://thesaurus.plus/related/canty/sullen>.

Sullen or Canty. 2016. Accessed August 08, 2026. https://thesaurus.plus/related/canty/sullen.

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