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Sulky

usgb/ˈsʌlki/Volume
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Negative Emotion

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

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Stop being so sulky; we can’t always win.
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Nonverbal Cue

Sulky behavior can be expressed through body language, without words.

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His sulky slump in the chair showed his disappointment.
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Not Polite

Being sulky might be considered rude or disrespectful in social or formal situations.

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Her sulky behavior at the dinner table was noticeable.
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