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Sulk
Emotional State![Play](https://cdn-wordup.com/WebsiteImages/DictionaryPics/BlackPlay.svg)
Sulking often shows personal disappointment or annoyance, creating a quietly unhappy mood. ![Slide](https://word-images.cdn-wordup.com/tips/HLQ9CDTxHkrq8wsepAwwAmF1cfI.webp)
Passive Response![Play](https://cdn-wordup.com/WebsiteImages/DictionaryPics/BlackPlay.svg)
'Sulk' implies a passive, rather than active, response to negative feelings. ![Slide](https://word-images.cdn-wordup.com/tips/5EHpR6KiK3gJTGu0COvlLP0Zks.webp)
Temporary Behavior![Play](https://cdn-wordup.com/WebsiteImages/DictionaryPics/BlackPlay.svg)
Sulking is often a temporary, short-lived behavior that passes once the person's mood improves. ![Slide](https://word-images.cdn-wordup.com/tips/9qyrSHMZuzk6BA5NpJg6CwqWv5I.webp)