Sulker: meaning, definitions and examples
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sulker
[ ˈsʌlkər ]
behavioral attitude
A sulker is a person who sulks, often displaying a pouting or withdrawn demeanor, particularly when feeling upset or offended. This behavior usually involves a refusal to engage in conversation or interaction, indicating a displeasure with a situation or another person.
Synonyms
grump, mope, pouter, sullen person.
Examples of usage
- After losing the game, he turned into a sulker and isolated himself from the team.
- She was such a sulker after her friend didn't invite her to the party.
- Don't be a sulker; just talk it out!
- The sulker in the group made it hard to enjoy the outing.
Translations
Translations of the word "sulker" in other languages:
🇵🇹 murmurador
🇮🇳 नाराज़
🇩🇪 Murrkopf
🇮🇩 pemurung
🇺🇦 ображена людина
🇵🇱 obrażalski
🇯🇵 すねる人
🇫🇷 râleur
🇪🇸 rezongón
🇹🇷 somurtkan
🇰🇷 투덜이
🇸🇦 مُتَجَاهِل
🇨🇿 brblající
🇸🇰 murmurujúci
🇨🇳 愁眉苦脸的人
🇸🇮 murmurajoča oseba
🇮🇸 murkandi
🇰🇿 наразылық көрсетуші
🇬🇪 მმწუხარე
🇦🇿 narazı
🇲🇽 quejón
Etymology
The word 'sulker' is derived from the verb 'sulk,' which traces its origins back to the early 16th century. The Old English 'sulcan,' meaning to be silent or to be in a pouting state, likely influenced the evolution of the term. 'Sulk' itself is believed to have roots in the Middle Dutch 'solken,' meaning to be silent or to hide. Over the centuries, 'sulk' transformed into a descriptor for a person who exhibits this behavior, leading to the creation of 'sulker.' This term encapsulates the essence of someone who is habitually sullen or withdrawn, particularly in response to perceived slights or disappointments. The connotation of the term has persisted, indicating a lack of open communication and a tendency to withdraw rather than express feelings directly.