sulk
verb (used without object)
to remain silent or hold oneself aloof in a sullen, ill-humored, or offended mood.
have sulked
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present perfectof sulk.present perfect
Used to describe actions that started in the past and continue into or have direct relevance to the present.
Example Sentences
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Some 17-year-olds might have sulked at the prospect of swapping the glamour of the Premier League for games against Grimsby and Peterborough.
From BBC ● Feb. 6, 2026
Early in their careers, Campbell, Jaquez and Singleton could have sulked.
From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 3, 2023
“You have to give credit to that young man. He could have sulked and complain and go into the tank.”
From Seattle Times ● Sep. 1, 2020
I could have sulked and let everyone know about it.
From The Guardian ● Apr. 20, 2013
He could have sulked and excused himself, but there was no excuse for inaction after demand had been made upon him in this fashion.
From The Ramrodders A Novel by Holman Day
