sulkiest
Maximally brooding teenager
Sulkiest is the superlative form of sulky—the most withdrawn, moody, or resentfully silent.
A sulky person refuses to engage, nursing some grievance in brooding silence.
She was at her sulkiest after being told she couldn't go to the party.
The word suggests childish petulance more than genuine distress.
Sullenly ill-humored
- sullenSilently bad-tempered
- broodingAnxiously dwelling on something
- glumQuietly dejected
- moodyProne to sullenness
withdrawn · uncommunicative · silent · resentful · bitter · grudging · disgruntled · unresponsive
Low in spirits
- downcastSad or despondent
- crestfallenSad from disappointment
- despondentDeeply discouraged, hopeless
- gloomPervasive dimness or dejection
melancholy · forlorn · woeful · disheartened · dispirited · low-spirited · mopey · hangdog
Childishly bad-tempered
- whinyInclined to complain
- poutySullen in expression
- huffyEasily offended, sulky
- snappishShort-tempered, biting
irritable · peevish · testy · grumpy · cranky · fussy · impatient · querulous
Showing petulant displeasure
- tantrumUncontrolled display of frustration
- stropLeather sharpening strip
- snitFit of pique
- huffPetulant mood burst
moping · broody · door-slamming · eye-rolling · scowling · glowering · passive-aggressive · dramatic
morose
Sullenly ill-humored
moody · withdrawn · uncommunicative · silent · resentful · bitter · grudging · disgruntled · unresponsive · aloof
dejected
Low in spirits
- downcastSad or despondent
- crestfallenSad from disappointment
- despondentDeeply discouraged, hopeless
gloom · melancholy · forlorn · woeful · disheartened · dispirited · low-spirited · mopey · hangdog · woebegone
petulant
Childishly bad-tempered
snappish · irritable · peevish · testy · grumpy · cranky · fussy · impatient · querulous · fractious
pouting
Showing petulant displeasure
huff · moping · broody · door-slamming · eye-rolling · scowling · glowering · passive-aggressive · dramatic · theatrical