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Sulkiness: meaning, definitions and examples

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sulkiness

 

[ หˆsสŒl.ki.nษ™s ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

feeling

The quality or state of being sullen, gloomy, or moody; a disposition to exhibit a silent, ill-humored, or resentful withdrawal.

Synonyms

gloominess, moodiness, resentfulness

Examples of usage

  • She showed her sulkiness by refusing to speak to anyone.
  • His sulkiness was evident in the way he avoided eye contact.
  • The child's sulkiness disappeared once he got what he wanted.

Translations

Translations of the word "sulkiness" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น amuanรงa

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฎเคจเฅ‹เคฎเคพเคฒเคฟเคจเฅเคฏ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Gereiztheit

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ merajuk

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะดั€ะฐั‚ั–ะฒะปะธะฒั–ัั‚ัŒ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ dฤ…s

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ไธๆฉŸๅซŒ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท bouderie

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ mal humor

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท surat asma

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํ† ๋ผ์ง

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุนุจูˆุณ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ mrzutost

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ mrzutosลฅ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ้—ท้—ทไธไน

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ uลพaljenost

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ fรฝluvรญs

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ั€ะตะฝั–ัˆ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ’แƒแƒ‘แƒ แƒแƒ–แƒ”แƒ‘แƒฃแƒšแƒแƒ‘แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ kรผskรผnlรผk

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ mal humor

Etymology

The word 'sulkiness' originated from the Middle English word 'sulk' meaning 'to keep aloof or in seclusion'. It has been used since the 17th century to describe the state of being sullen or moody. The concept of sulking has been associated with feelings of resentment or withdrawal, often seen in individuals who are displeased or dissatisfied with a situation.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #39,301, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.