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Sulkiness Definition & Meaning

sulkiness
noun
  1. a mood or display of sullen aloofness or withdrawal; "stayed home in a sulk"
  2. a feeling of sulky resentment
  3. a sullen moody resentful disposition

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Frequently asked questions

What does sulkiness mean?
a mood or display of sullen aloofness or withdrawal; "stayed home in a sulk" a feeling of sulky resentment a sullen moody resentful disposition
What part of speech is sulkiness?
Sulkiness is a noun.
How many definitions does sulkiness have?
Sulkiness has 3 definitions across 1 part of speech (noun).

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