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Sulk

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Emotional State

Sulking often shows personal disappointment or annoyance, creating a quietly unhappy mood.

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She didn't speak to anyone and just sulked all evening.
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Passive Response

'Sulk' implies a passive, rather than active, response to negative feelings.

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Instead of arguing back, he just chose to sulk.
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Temporary Behavior

Sulking is often a temporary, short-lived behavior that passes once the person's mood improves.

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After taking some time alone to sulk, he was his usual cheerful self.
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