Sulking: meaning, definitions and examples

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sulking

 

[ หˆsสŒlkษชล‹ ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

emotional behavior

Sulking refers to the act of being silently morose, sulky, or withdrawn after a disappointment or disagreement. It is a common emotional response where a person expresses their displeasure through silence or a gloomy demeanor rather than through open communication. Sulking often indicates feelings of resentment, frustration, or anger towards a situation or another person. This behavior can lead to misunderstandings and can often prolong conflict if not addressed.

Synonyms

brooding, moody, pouting, sullen.

Examples of usage

  • She spent the afternoon sulking in her room after the argument.
  • He was sulking because his friends didn't include him in their plans.
  • After losing the game, he sat on the bench, sulking instead of congratulating the winners.

Translations

Translations of the word "sulking" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น murmurando

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคจเคพเคฐเคพเคœเคผ เคนเฅ‹เคจเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช schmollen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ merajuk

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟะพะณั€ัƒัั‚ั–ัˆะฐั‚ะธ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ foch

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ™ใญใ‚‹

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท faire la tรชte

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ hacer pucheros

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท somurtmak

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํˆฌ๋œ๊ฑฐ๋ฆฌ๋‹ค

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุนุจูˆุณ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ mraฤit se

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ mraฤiลฅ sa

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็”Ÿๆฐ”

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ mrmranje

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ mura

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฑาฑั€ั‹ะปัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ–แƒฃแƒ แƒ’แƒ˜ แƒฃแƒ™แƒแƒœ แƒ’แƒแƒ“แƒแƒฎแƒ แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ sฤฑrฤฑtmaq

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ hacer pucheros

Etymology

The word 'sulk' can be traced back to the early 17th century, derived from the Middle English word 'sulken', which means to be sullen or moody. It is believed to have originated from the Old Norse term 'sulkr', which means to be silent or grumpy. Historically, sulking has often been associated with children throwing tantrums, but it applies to adults as well. The behavior is seen as a way to express displeasure indirectly, often as a means of manipulation or seeking sympathy. Over time, the concept of sulking has been incorporated into various cultures' understanding of emotional response, particularly in the context of interpersonal relationships.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #30,171 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.