sulkiness

Meanings

• noun

  A state of pouting and brooding, typically in silence and withdrawing from others, often in response to feeling unhappy or frustrated.

  - "After losing the game, he spent the rest of the evening in sulkiness."
  - "Her sulkiness made it difficult for her friends to cheer her up."
  - "The child's sulkiness only worsened when he was scolded."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with sulkiness
mulliness , dullness , fullness , pulsiness

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Variants

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sulkier , sulkiest , sulkily , sulkiness , sulkinesses , sulky

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Etymology

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Originally meant 'to crouch down,' from Old English 'sulcan' or 'sulcian,' to press or squeeze.

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Trivia

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1. The word 'sulkiness' first appeared in English literature in the 15th century.

2. In some cultures, a pouting or sulking expression is considered a sign of beauty or cuteness in children.

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Related Concepts

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1. pouting: A facial expression characterized by sticking out one's lower lip and frowning.

2. moodiness: A tendency to experience frequent and unpredictable changes in mood.

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Culture

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In literature, sulkiness is often depicted as a childish or petulant behavior, as in Jane Austen's 'Sense and Sensibility' or Mark Twain's 'Tom Sawyer.' In art, it can be expressed through visual representations of pouting or withdrawn figures. In music, it can be heard in the brooding, introspective lyrics of songs.

How to Memorize "sulkiness"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a person crossing their arms and pouting their lips, or imagine a storm cloud forming above someone's head.

2. associate
   

   - Associate sulkiness with a pouting child or a brooding artist.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember the phrase 'Sour puss' to help remember the meaning of sulkiness.

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