sulky

• Qualifie une personne de mauvaise humeur qui le montre en restant silencieuse, en refusant de coopérer ou d'être agréable.

Describes a person who is in a bad mood and shows it by being silent and refusing to cooperate or be pleasant.

1. Sullen or moodyB1informal

   Showing a resentful or gloomy mood, often by remaining silent or withdrawn.

   maussade, boudeur

   • He sat in a sulky corner after losing the game.
   • Her sulky expression made everyone uncomfortable.
   • Don't be so sulky just because you didn't get what you wanted.

   Synonymesbroodingglumgrumpyhuffymoodymorosepetulantsullen

   Antonymescheerfulgenialgracioushappypleasantsunny

2. Moving slowlyB2informal

   Describing something that moves in a sluggish or lazy manner.

   Qui se déplace lentement, d'une manière languissante

   • The old car gave a sulky start before finally moving.
   • The horse walked at a sulky pace, refusing to trot.
   • The river flowed in a sulky, lazy current.

   Synonymesdawdlinglaggardlanguidlazylethargicpokyslowslow-movingsluggishtorpid

   Antonymesfastquickrapidspeedyswift

3. Depressingly darkC1formal

   Describing weather or an atmosphere that is gloomy, dark, and oppressive.

   Sombre et oppressant

   • The sky turned a sulky gray before the storm.
   • A sulky fog settled over the city, hiding the sun.
   • The room had a sulky, dim lighting that made it feel sad.

   Synonymescheerlessdismaldrearygloomyloweringmurkyovercastsomber

   Antonymesbrightcheerfulclearsunny

• Véhicule léger à deux roues pour une personne, généralement tiré par un cheval, utilisé notamment dans les courses de trot attelé.

A light two-wheeled vehicle designed for one person, typically drawn by a single horse.

1. Light two-wheeled vehicleC1formal

   A light, two-wheeled carriage designed for one person, typically drawn by a single horse.

   sulky (voiture hippomobile)

   • He drove the sulky along the country lane.
   • The sulky was used for short trips in the 19th century.
   • She watched the sulky race at the fair.

   Synonymeschaisegigtrap