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verb

as in to pout
to silently go about in a bad mood the toddler would sulk for hours whenever he didn't get his way

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Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of sulk
Noun
While Logan sulks, Shiv (Sarah Snook), Kendall and Roman (Kieran Culkin) have joined up after being simultaneously clobbered by, well, everyone. Lili Loofbourow, Washington Post, 23 Mar. 2023 But those victories pale in comparison to a 40-8 game-ending run, playing stifling enough defense to hold a Western Conference contender to 13 percent shooting the final quarter, sending their star player and MVP candidate into a bench sulk for the game’s final minutes. BostonGlobe.com, 11 Apr. 2021
Verb
The New York Yankees lost their second-best player as a free agent on Sunday, but GM Brian Cashman didn’t sulk. Keith Law, The Athletic, 11 Dec. 2024 The Yankees don't have the time to sit around and sulk after losing their second-best player. Paul Du Quenoy, Newsweek, 9 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for sulk 
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sulk
Verb
  • With his team up 40-6 late in the second half and his first-ever Lombardi Trophy all but clinched, Hurts pouted and frowned on the sideline in new footage released by the NFL.
    Jackson Thompson, Fox News, 13 Feb. 2025
  • The president pouted his lips for a kiss just ahead of his inauguration, then Melania – under a wide-brimmed hat – leaned her cheek just enough toward him to receive an air kiss.
    David Oliver, USA TODAY, 20 Jan. 2025
Verb
  • Her mom, who had grown up with financial difficulties and was tighter with money, frowned.
    Betty Lin-Fisher, USA TODAY, 27 Jan. 2025
  • Bishop Briggs Paints the 'Wednesday' Float Black 9 hr 16 min ago Wednesday Addams signature frown was a new addition to the Macy’s parade on Nov. 28.
    Lindsay Kimble, People.com, 28 Nov. 2024
Verb
  • In walks Plaza and Shannon, scowling at random members of the Salty Club — who return the favor with an eye roll.
    Rachel Raposas, People.com, 7 Feb. 2025
  • But Herb just scowled and finally threw the galley down on his desk.
    Howie Carr, Boston Herald, 25 Jan. 2025
Verb
  • Last week, he was curled up in a little hairless ball in Sylvi’s lap, moping about the various indignities that have befallen him.
    Brian Grubb, Vulture, 30 June 2024
  • All in all, election night had Republicans cheering and Democrats moping in Ohio.
    Laura A. Bischoff, The Enquirer, 10 Nov. 2024

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“Sulk.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sulk. Accessed 18 Feb. 2025.

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