Sullen and Snappish

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Sullen adjective - Given to or displaying a resentful silence and often irritability.

Usage example: sullen and bored at his in-laws' house, he couldn't wait for the holidays to end

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Snappish and sullen are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Snappish" instead an adjective "Sullen".

Nearby Word: sullenly

Snappish adjective - Easily irritated or annoyed.

Usage example: I always start feeling snappish whenever I get really hungry

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Sullen and snappish are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Sullen" instead an adjective "Snappish".

Nearby Words: snappy, snapped, snappishly

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