sulk

/sʌlk/

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Word: Sulk

Part of Speech: Verb (and also a noun)

Usage Instructions:

When to Use: - Use "sulk" when describing someone's behavior when they are unhappy and not expressing it directly. - It can also be used to describe your own behavior when you are feeling moody or upset.

Advanced Usage:

• In a Sentence: "He tends to sulk whenever he doesn't get his way, which makes it hard for others to cheer him up."

Word Variants:

• Sulkiness (noun): The quality of being sulky.
  • Example: "Her sulkiness was evident when she refused to join the group."
• Sulky (adjective): Describes someone who is in a sulk or has a gloomy expression.
  • Example: "He gave a sulky look when he didn't get the toy he wanted."

Different Meanings:

• While "sulk" primarily refers to being moody, in some contexts, it can imply a more playful or exaggerated show of displeasure rather than serious unhappiness.

Synonyms:

• Pout
• Brood
• Mope
• Grump
• Frown

Idioms and Phrasal Verbs:

• "Sulk it out": To deal with a sulking situation, often by talking about feelings.
  • Example: "Let's sulk it out and talk about why you're upset."

Recap:

"Sulk" is a useful word to describe when someone is unhappy and shows it by being quiet or withdrawn.

Academic

Noun

1. a mood or display of sullen aloofness or withdrawal
   • stayed home in a sulk

Verb

1. be in a huff and display one's displeasure
   • She is pouting because she didn't get what she wanted

Synonyms

• sulkiness
• pout
• brood