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sulking Definition and Meaning in English (sulking definition)

noun
Synonyms:poutingmopinggrumbling
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Sulking definition: The act or state of being sullenly silent and ill-humored due to annoyance or disappointment.

Definitions of Sulking

  1. 1noun

    The act or state of being sullenly silent and ill-humored due to annoyance or disappointment.

  2. 2adjective

    In a state of being silent and bad-tempered because of annoyance or disappointment.

Example Sentences

casual

“He spent the entire evening sulking in his room after the argument.”

casual

“Her constant sulking makes it difficult to talk to her.”

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Inflected Word Forms

infinitivesulk
third person singularsulks
past tensesulked
agent nounsulker

Phrases & Idiomatic Expressions

in a sulkexpression

In a state of being sulky or bad-tempered.

have a sulkexpression

To be sulky for a period of time.

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Sulking definition: The act or state of being sullenly silent and ill-humored due to annoyance or disappointment.
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'Sulking' translates to 'sulking' in English. Sulking definition: The act or state of being sullenly silent and ill-humored due to annoyance or disappointment.
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