Sulkiest: meaning, definitions and examples

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sulkiest

 

[ ˈsʌlkiəst ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

mood expression

The term 'sulkiest' refers to a state of being sulky, which denotes a gloomy, sullen, or moody demeanor. It often describes a person who is quietly resentful or showing displeasure without openly expressing it.

Synonyms

glum, moody, morose, sullen.

Examples of usage

  • After losing the game, he was the sulkiest player on the team.
  • She sat in the corner looking the sulkiest, refusing to join the fun.
  • His sulkiest attitude made it hard for others to cheer him up.

Translations

Translations of the word "sulkiest" in other languages:

🇵🇹 mais rabugento

🇮🇳 सबसे चिड़चिड़ा

🇩🇪 am grimmigsten

🇮🇩 paling cemberut

🇺🇦 найпохмуріший

🇵🇱 najbardziej ponury

🇯🇵 最も不機嫌な

🇫🇷 le plus boudeur

🇪🇸 el más malhumorado

🇹🇷 en huysuz

🇰🇷 가장 뚱한

🇸🇦 الأكثر عبوسًا

🇨🇿 nejzamračenější

🇸🇰 najmrzutejší

🇨🇳 最阴沉的

🇸🇮 najbolj mrk

🇮🇸 sú allra hápunktarnir

🇰🇿 ең қабағы қатулы

🇬🇪 ყველაზე წუწუნა

🇦🇿 ən qəzəbli

🇲🇽 el más malhumorado

Etymology

The word 'sulky' originates from the early 19th century, stemming from the dialect word 'sulk' which means to sulk or to be in a huff. The exact origin of 'sulk' is uncertain, but it is thought to be related to the Old Norse word 'sulka,' which means to frown or scowl. The suffix '-iest' is added to form the superlative, indicating the highest degree of sulkiness. Over time, the term has been used in various contexts to describe not only people but also animals exhibiting a similar disposition. The evolution of its usage reflects how the term captures emotional states of discontent or displeasure, often in social situations.