sulky

• Descreve uma pessoa de mau humor que demonstra isso com silêncio, mau humor, recusa em cooperar ou em ser agradável.

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   Showing a resentful or gloomy mood, often by remaining silent or withdrawn.

   Amuado

   • 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.

   Sinônimosbroodingglumgrumpyhuffymoodymorosepetulantsullen

   Antônimoscheerfulgenialgracioushappypleasantsunny

2. Moving slowlyB2informal

   Describing something that moves in a sluggish or lazy manner.

   Lento

   • 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.

   Sinônimosdawdlinglaggardlanguidlazylethargicpokyslowslow-movingsluggishtorpid

   Antônimosfastquickrapidspeedyswift

3. Depressingly darkC1formal

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

   Sombrio

   • 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.

   Sinônimoscheerlessdismaldrearygloomyloweringmurkyovercastsomber

   Antônimosbrightcheerfulclearsunny

• Veículo leve de duas rodas para uma pessoa, geralmente puxado por um cavalo; também se refere a uma pessoa que está mal-humorada, amuada ou ressentida.

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.

   Caleche de duas rodas

   • 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.

   Sinônimoschaisegigtrap