SULK(S) Synonyms: 72 Similar and Opposite Words

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noun

Definition of sulk(s)

as in pet

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verb

present tense third-person singular of sulk

as in pouts

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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In the corner, a young John Adams sulks, uninterested in the dancing and gossip and instead opting to smoke a pipe and watch. — Clare Mulroy, USA Today, 26 June 2026 When Ray lavishes attention on another biker’s pet pillion, Kevin (Jake Shears of the Scissor Sisters), Colin sulks until his master unzips his trousers and gives him a treat. — Amy Nicholson, Los Angeles Times, 5 Feb. 2026 Now the eldest of the Sully kids, Lo’ak (Britain Dalton) sulks with survivor’s guilt, while teenage adoptee Kiri (Sigourney Weaver) questions her seemingly immaculate conception while deepening her connection to the all-knowing nature goddess Eywa. — David Ehrlich, IndieWire, 16 Dec. 2025 Elphaba is determined to expose the Wizard while Glinda marvels over her newfound fame and Fiyero sulks. — Savannah Salazar, Vulture, 22 Nov. 2025 The Iliad tells the story of the Greeks’ greatest warrior, Achilles, who sulks in his tent for most of the poem before rejoining the fight and turning the tide. — Elizabeth D. Samet, Foreign Affairs, 29 Oct. 2025

Recent Examples of Synonyms for sulk(s)

Noun

The installation of a kennel or coyote-proof fencing is a long-term solution for protecting pets.

— Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 16 Sep. 2026
Sheriff’s officials said the Floriston Fire was burning near Floriston Way, and people who need additional time to evacuate, and those with pets and livestock, should consider leaving immediately.

— Rosalio Ahumada, Sacbee.com, 16 Sep. 2026

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However, there has been a growing edge to Denver’s current group, personified on the field in the way safety Talanoa Hufanga flies to the ball and in the way Cooper scowls under his eye black.

— Nick Kosmider, New York Times, 17 Oct. 2025
How often do smiles express happiness and scowls express anger?

— IEEE Spectrum, IEEE Spectrum, 27 Mar. 2020

Definition of scowls

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On top of that, a correction — a 10% move down from a 52-week high — hasn't happened since the spring of 2025, during the tariff tantrum.

— Fred Imbert, CNBC, 14 Sep. 2026
As well as addressing Paramount’s purported temper tantrum about an exodus from California, Newsom today also offered some guidance on his thoughts about the lawsuit fronted in some ways by California Attorney General Rob Bonta.

— Dominic Patten, Deadline, 21 Aug. 2026

Definition of tantrum

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Don’t Kill Reach with External Links Like any business that makes money from advertising, LinkedIn frowns upon directing people away from LinkedIn to another site.

— William Arruda, Forbes.com, 28 May 2026
Here is our review of a 2025-26 campaign that’s ended with more smiles than frowns.

— Carl Anka, New York Times, 26 May 2026

Definition of frowns

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The iShares 1-3 Year (SHY) and 3-7 Year (IEI) treasury ETFs fit within these maturity timelines.

— Cheryl Winokur Munk, CNBC, 15 Sep. 2026
What’s included in base plans varies between providers, which is why comparing contracts — not just marketing pages — is how experienced homeowners find the right fit.

— Ryan Brennan, Miami Herald, 14 Sep. 2026

Definition of fit

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Pressure on capturing the tragic couple and their time period was high enough before early test photos sent devotees of Bessette’s style into a tizzy and a legion of paparazzi to the FX limited series’ Manhattan shoot.

— Mikey O'Connell, HollywoodReporter, 16 Aug. 2026
Elsewhere in Southampton … • Plans for a new sewage facility that will require the dog park to move has sent the Nextdoor crowd into a tizzy.

— Stephanie Krikorian, Curbed, 22 June 2026

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