Sulkier: meaning, definitions and examples
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sulkier
[ ˈsʌl.ki.ər ]
mood description
The term 'sulkier' is a comparative form of the adjective 'sulky,' which describes someone who is often moody or sulking. It typically implies a disposition characterized by a persistent frown or unhappiness, often due to feeling slighted or unhappy about a situation. Being sulkier than someone else suggests an increased level of sulkiness or a greater tendency to sulk. This term is often used in contexts involving interpersonal relationships, where one person’s mood affects their interactions with others.
Synonyms
cranky, grumpy, moody, sullen.
Examples of usage
- He's been sulkier than usual since the argument.
- After losing the game, she felt sulkier and withdrew from the group.
- Children can become sulkier when they are tired or hungry.
Translations
Translations of the word "sulkier" in other languages:
🇵🇹 mais mal-humorado
🇮🇳 अधिक गुस्सैल
🇩🇪 mürrischer
🇮🇩 lebih cemberut
🇺🇦 більш похмурий
🇵🇱 bardziej zgorzkniały
🇯🇵 より不機嫌な
🇫🇷 plus maussade
🇪🇸 más malhumorado
🇹🇷 daha huysuz
🇰🇷 더 심술궂은
🇸🇦 أكثر عبوسًا
🇨🇿 více mrzutý
🇸🇰 viac mrzutý
🇨🇳 更阴郁的
🇸🇮 bolj zamrznjen
🇮🇸 móðgæddur
🇰🇿 көңілсіз
🇬🇪 უფრო მრისხანე
🇦🇿 daha narahat
🇲🇽 más malhumorado
Etymology
The word 'sulky' originates from the early 19th century, derived from the adjective 'sulk,' which itself traces back to the earlier English word 'sulk,' meaning to sulk or pout, possibly with roots in late Middle English combining Old Norse and Old French influences. The term reflects a certain avoided social engagement and a reflective psychological state, emerging in social discourse to describe a person’s emotional state. Its comparative form 'sulkier' signifies a relative position on the sulkiness scale, often used in contexts to measure or compare the emotional responses of individuals in social settings. In modern usage, it frequently applies in describing children's behavior, though it can pertain to adults as well, indicating a universal aspect of human emotion across different ages.