- present participle of sulk.
sulking
Example Sentences
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So does not sulking when kids don’t invite you on their vacation or forget to send Mother’s Day cards.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Dec. 31, 2025
"I was still sulking in the toilet. I came out when we needed about 15 runs. It was a tough one."
From BBC ● Dec. 29, 2024
You are granted five minutes sulking time before raising your shoulders and saying, “It’s just sports,” so people know you are not a loser who cannot manage their emotions.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 31, 2024
The Mariners lost Sunday, but they weren’t sulking.
From Seattle Times ● Apr. 28, 2024
Her eyes, sulking behind the glasses, went back to Dicey.
From "Homecoming" by Cynthia Voigt
