sulk
verb (used without object)
to remain silent or hold oneself aloof in a sullen, ill-humored, or offended mood.
will sulk
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future tenseof sulk.future tense
Used to express actions, events, or states that have not yet occurred but are expected to happen.
Example Sentences
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Yes, many people do, and many who do not will sulk when their birthdays are not acknowledged.
From Washington Post ● Jul. 1, 2021
If a manager says something out of line to a player, they will sulk and moan about it.
From The Guardian ● Sep. 19, 2014
Arthur's kids will come to the wedding, but I worry they will sulk and spoil the celebration.
From Slate ● Nov. 5, 2012
Now, look here," said the Story Girl, "the first thing we know we'll all be quarrelling, and then some of us will sulk all day to-morrow.
From The Story Girl by L. M. (Lucy Maud) Montgomery
No, they will sulk and make things wretched and hopeless.
From Her Royal Highness Woman by Max O'Rell
