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sulky

adjective/ˈsʌl.ki/

in a mood or state of sulking or being silently morose

After losing the game, Jake sat in a sulky mood and wouldn't talk to anyone.

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word origin — The word 'sulky' comes from the Middle English 'sulke,' which is derived from 'sulk,' meaning to be in a silent or brooding state.