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
Uncle Reginald will sulk; sit at dinner without speaking to us; and keep out of our way as much as he can.
From The Irrational Knot Being the Second Novel of His Nonage by Bernard Shaw
But put him among the bourgeoisie of literature and he will sulk like an angry child.
From G. K. Chesterton, A Critical Study by Julius West
