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sulk

[suhlk] / sʌlk /
VERB
pout
Synonyms
STRONGEST
brood mope
STRONG
frown gloom glower gripe grouse grump lower moon scowl
WEAK
be down in the mouth be in a huff be morose be out of sorts be silent look sullen take on
Antonyms
STRONG
compliment grin praise smile
WEAK
be happy

Example Sentences

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Kane said Bayern had "no time to sulk" and "would not let the defeat define our season".

From Barron's • Jan. 24, 2026

Nine months later, after the New Year's Eve party where Joel messes up again by trying to defend Ellie, he excuses himself to sulk with Ellie’s guitar on his porch.

From Salon • May 19, 2025

Does a job for the team, got stitched up last week for getting sent off but he didn't sulk about it, he goes and gets a goal.

From BBC • May 5, 2025

“Just got to, I guess, sulk about it tonight and then get over it.”

From Seattle Times • Sep. 15, 2023

Beneath the sulk was a spark of hope.

From "Artemis Fowl" by Eoin Colfer