Sulking: meaning, definitions and examples
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sulking
[ หsสlkษชล ]
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Sulking refers to the act of being silently morose, sulky, or withdrawn after a disappointment or disagreement.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:
๐ต๐น murmurando
๐ฎ๐ณ เคจเคพเคฐเคพเคเคผ เคนเฅเคจเคพ
๐ฉ๐ช schmollen
๐ฎ๐ฉ merajuk
๐บ๐ฆ ะฟะพะณััััััะฐัะธ
๐ต๐ฑ foch
๐ฏ๐ต ใใญใ
๐ซ๐ท faire la tรชte
๐ช๐ธ hacer pucheros
๐น๐ท somurtmak
๐ฐ๐ท ํฌ๋๊ฑฐ๋ฆฌ๋ค
๐ธ๐ฆ ุนุจูุณ
๐จ๐ฟ mraฤit se
๐ธ๐ฐ mraฤiลฅ sa
๐จ๐ณ ็ๆฐ
๐ธ๐ฎ mrmranje
๐ฎ๐ธ mura
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะฑาฑััะปั
๐ฌ๐ช แแฃแ แแ แฃแแแ แแแแแฎแ แ
๐ฆ๐ฟ sฤฑrฤฑtmaq
๐ฒ๐ฝ 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.
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