sulkiness

• Nom désignant une humeur ou une manifestation d'éloignement maussade, de repli sur soi ou d'irritabilité boudeuse ; caractère boudeur, morose ou susceptible.

A noun referring to a mood or display of sullen aloofness, withdrawal, or sulky resentment; a sullen, moody, resentful disposition.

indénombrable

1. Sullen withdrawalB2formal

   A mood or display of sullen aloofness or withdrawal, often characterized by silent resentment.

   bouderie

   • His sulkiness after losing the game made the atmosphere uncomfortable.
   • She retreated into a state of sulkiness, refusing to speak to anyone.
   • The child's sulkiness was a clear sign of disappointment.

   Synonymesdudgeongrumpinesshuffill humormoodinessmorosenesspetulancepoutsulksullenness

   Antonymescheerfulnessfriendlinessgenialityopennesssociability

2. Resentful feelingB2formal

   A feeling of sulky resentment, often stemming from perceived unfairness or frustration.

   bouderie

   • A wave of sulkiness washed over him when his idea was rejected.
   • Her sulkiness was evident in her crossed arms and downcast eyes.
   • He couldn't hide his sulkiness after being passed over for the promotion.

   Synonymesgrumpinesshuffill humorirritabilitymoodinesspeevishnesspetulancepiqueresentmentsullenness

   Antonymesamiabilitycheerfulnessgood humor

3. C1formal

   A sullen, moody, and resentful disposition as a personality trait.

   humeur maussade et rancunière

   • His natural sulkiness made him difficult to work with.
   • She was known for her sulkiness, often pouting when things didn't go her way.
   • The character's sulkiness was a central part of his brooding personality.

   Synonymesgrumpinessmoodinessmorosenesspetulancesournesssulksullennesssurliness

   Antonymesamiabilitycheerfulnessgood humorpleasantnesssunniness