sulkiness

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Sulkiness, if you be not too blind to perceive it, is a temper to be avoided by all means.

From Advice to Young Men And (Incidentally) to Young Women in the Middle and Higher Ranks of Life. In a Series of Letters, Addressed to a Youth, a Bachelor, a Lover, a Husband, a Father, a Citizen, or a Subject. by Cobbett, William

The act of frowning—Reflection with an effort, or with the perception of something difficult or disagreeable— Abstracted meditation—Ill-temper—Moroseness—Obstinacy Sulkiness and pouting—Decision or determination—The firm closure of the mouth.

From The Expression of the Emotions in Man and Animals by Darwin, Charles

Sulkiness is not one of his faults; no, no, nobody could say that.

From That Little Beggar by Hall, E. King

Sulkiness makes you frown and go away in a corner.

From Fifty-Two Story Talks to Boys and Girls by Chidley, Howard J. (Howard James)

Sulkiness arises from capricious displeasure, displeasure not founded in reason.

From Advice to Young Men And (Incidentally) to Young Women in the Middle and Higher Ranks of Life. In a Series of Letters, Addressed to a Youth, a Bachelor, a Lover, a Husband, a Father, a Citizen, or a Subject. by Cobbett, William