sulk
word
Definition
To be silent, withdrawn, or show you are unhappy, usually because you are upset about something and want others to notice.
Usage & Nuances
Usually informal and often used for children or adults acting stubbornly quiet. 'Sulk' can be both a verb ('He sulks') and a noun ('He is in a sulk'). Common expressions: 'stop sulking', 'to sulk in the corner'. It carries a sense of silent protest.
Spanish: enmurrarse - estar enfurruñadoPortuguese (BR): emburrar - ficar emburradoPortuguese (PT): amuar - ficar amuadoChinese (Simplified): 闷闷不乐 - 生闷气Chinese (Traditional): 悶悶不樂 - 生悶氣Hindi: मुँह फुलानाArabic: يُعَبِّس - يزعل
Example Sentences
Don’t sulk if you lose the game.
basic
She likes to sulk when she does not get her way.
basic
Tom sat in the corner and sulked.
basic
He always sulks when people don't agree with him.
natural
I used to sulk for hours as a kid if things didn’t go my way.
natural
She tried to cheer him up, but he just kept sulking.
natural