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Sullen vs Determined - What's the difference?

sullen | determined | Related terms |

Sullen is a related term of determined.


As adjectives the difference between sullen and determined

is that sullen is having a brooding ill temper; sulky while determined is decided; resolute, possessing much determination.

As a noun sullen

is (obsolete) one who is solitary, or lives alone; a hermit.

As a verb determined is

(determine).

Calm vs Sullen - What's the difference?

calm | sullen |


As adjectives the difference between calm and sullen

is that calm is (of a person) peaceful, quiet, especially free from anger and anxiety while sullen is having a brooding ill temper; sulky.

As nouns the difference between calm and sullen

is that calm is (in a person) the state of being calm; peacefulness; absence of worry, anger, fear or other strong negative emotion while sullen is (obsolete) one who is solitary, or lives alone; a hermit.

As a verb calm

is to make calm.

Sullen vs Ferocious - What's the difference?

sullen | ferocious | Related terms |

Sullen is a related term of ferocious.


As adjectives the difference between sullen and ferocious

is that sullen is having a brooding ill temper; sulky while ferocious is marked by extreme and violent energy.

As a noun sullen

is (obsolete) one who is solitary, or lives alone; a hermit.

Austere vs Sullen - What's the difference?

austere | sullen | Related terms |


As adjectives the difference between austere and sullen

is that austere is grim or severe in manner or appearance while sullen is having a brooding ill temper; sulky.

As a noun sullen is

one who is solitary, or lives alone; a hermit.

Sullen vs Sour - What's the difference?

sullen | sour | Related terms |

Sullen is a related term of sour.


As adjectives the difference between sullen and sour

is that sullen is having a brooding ill temper; sulky while sour is having an acidic, sharp or tangy taste.

As nouns the difference between sullen and sour

is that sullen is (obsolete) one who is solitary, or lives alone; a hermit while sour is the sensation of a sour taste.

As a verb sour is

(label) to make sour.

Sullen vs Unrelenting - What's the difference?

sullen | unrelenting | Related terms |

Sullen is a related term of unrelenting.


As adjectives the difference between sullen and unrelenting

is that sullen is having a brooding ill temper; sulky while unrelenting is not relenting; having no pity; not being or becoming lenient, mild, gentle, or merciful; unyielding; inflexibly rigid; hard; stern; cruel.

As a noun sullen

is (obsolete) one who is solitary, or lives alone; a hermit.

Rancorous vs Sullen - What's the difference?

rancorous | sullen | Related terms |


As adjectives the difference between rancorous and sullen

is that rancorous is full of rancor; bitter; unforgiving while sullen is having a brooding ill temper; sulky.

As a noun sullen is

one who is solitary, or lives alone; a hermit.

Malcontent vs Sullen - What's the difference?

malcontent | sullen | Related terms |

Malcontent is a related term of sullen.


As adjectives the difference between malcontent and sullen

is that malcontent is dissatisfied with current conditions; discontented while sullen is having a brooding ill temper; sulky.

As nouns the difference between malcontent and sullen

is that malcontent is a person who is not satisfied with current conditions; a discontented person while sullen is (obsolete) one who is solitary, or lives alone; a hermit.

Tragic vs Sullen - What's the difference?

tragic | sullen |


In obsolete|lang=en terms the difference between tragic and sullen

is that tragic is (obsolete) a tragedy; a tragic drama while sullen is (obsolete) one who is solitary, or lives alone; a hermit.

As adjectives the difference between tragic and sullen

is that tragic is causing great sadness or suffering while sullen is having a brooding ill temper; sulky.

As nouns the difference between tragic and sullen

is that tragic is (obsolete) a writer of tragedy while sullen is (obsolete) one who is solitary, or lives alone; a hermit.

Irritated vs Sullen - What's the difference?

irritated | sullen | Related terms |


As adjectives the difference between irritated and sullen

is that irritated is experiencing a feeling of irritation while sullen is having a brooding ill temper; sulky.

As a verb irritated

is past tense of irritate.

As a noun sullen is

one who is solitary, or lives alone; a hermit.

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