sulk

Everyday

1. To stay silent and bad-tempered because you are annoyed or did not get what you wanted. tree →
2. (noun) A time of being like this: «in a sulk». tree →

In the lessons

In feelings lessons, sulking is a common way to show anger or hurt without talking; it is better to calm down and say what is wrong in words. In stories, a sulking character often needs a friend to cheer them up. Phrases: «sulk about», «go off in a sulk», «be in a sulk».

Examples

• He sulked all afternoon because he lost the game. tree →
• Don't sulk — tell me what's wrong. tree →
• My sister went off in a sulk when it was my turn. tree →
• The cat seemed to sulk after its bath. tree →
• Sulking won't change the rule. tree →
• She was in a sulk and wouldn't talk to anyone. tree →
• After a short sulk, he came back to play. tree →
• Instead of sulking, try to say how you feel. tree →

Note

Adjective: «sulky» (sulkier, sulkiest). Similar: «pout», «mope». A sulk is quiet; a «tantrum» is loud.