Sulk
(verb)
To be sullen and bad-tempered, especially because of a disappointment or grievance.
Origin:
The word sulk is believed to have originated from the old norse word sulkr, meaning "sullen".
Examples:
- He sulked in his room because he didn't get the toy he wanted.
- She sulked because she was not invited to the party.
- He sulked for the whole day after he lost the game.
- He sulked in the corner of the room because he was not chosen for the team.
- She sulked after her proposal was rejected.