sulked

verb

past tense of sulk
as in pouted
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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  1. pouted
  2. scowled
  3. frowned
Verb
  • The first slide featured the pair posing for a selfie snapped in the car with their lips pouted, seemingly just a few moments away from kissing.
    — Zoey Lyttle, PEOPLE, 25 May 2026
  • Barnes could have pouted at the demotion.
    — Jeff McDonald, San Antonio Express-News, 2 Mar. 2026
Definition of pouted
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  • However, the youngster scowled at the suggestion that Argentina might face a trophy-less era following Messi's retirement.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 5 Oct. 2026
  • Those that attended mostly sat and scowled.
    — Aidan McLaughlin, Vanity Fair, 25 Feb. 2026
Definition of scowled
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  • Champagne shimmer It is frowned upon to dip your toes in an actual glass of Veuve Clicquot, so what’s the next best thing?
    — Loren Savini, Allure, 26 Oct. 2026
  • Lubelo has also persuaded several friends to join the school, becoming something of an ambassador in a community where magic is often frowned upon and associated with witchcraft.
    — Julie Bourdin, NPR, 25 Oct. 2026
Definition of frowned
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