
Sulk
Emotional State
Sulking often shows personal disappointment or annoyance, creating a quietly unhappy mood.
She didn't speak to anyone and just sulked all evening.
Passive Response
'Sulk' implies a passive, rather than active, response to negative feelings.
Instead of arguing back, he just chose to sulk.
Temporary Behavior
Sulking is often a temporary, short-lived behavior that passes once the person's mood improves.
After taking some time alone to sulk, he was his usual cheerful self.