sulk

Example Sentences

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Kane said Bayern had "no time to sulk" and "would not let the defeat define our season".

From Barron's • Jan. 24, 2026

Nine months later, after the New Year's Eve party where Joel messes up again by trying to defend Ellie, he excuses himself to sulk with Ellie’s guitar on his porch.

From Salon • May 19, 2025

“She’s very solutions-oriented. She’s never going to sulk in a situation for so long or let it get the best of her.”

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 10, 2024

Like the majority of teenagers, Jack Draper could sometimes sulk on the tennis court.

From BBC • Sep. 5, 2024

When Ellis appears at the dinner table, she is in full sulk.

From "Ask the Passengers" by A.S. King