
Sulky
Negative Emotion
Sulky often conveys a childish or immature way of showing unhappiness.

Stop being so sulky; we can’t always win.
Nonverbal Cue
Sulky behavior can be expressed through body language, without words.

His sulky slump in the chair showed his disappointment.
Not Polite
Being sulky might be considered rude or disrespectful in social or formal situations.

Her sulky behavior at the dinner table was noticeable.
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