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sulk
This word describes a specific type of emotional withdrawal that is intentionally communicative. Unlike general sadness or depression, sulking is often a tactical display of unhappiness designed to punish others or elicit a specific reaction, such as an apology or a concession. It carries a strong connotation of immaturity or childishness, regardless of the age of the person involved.
As a noun, the word is typically used with the preposition "in" (e.g., "in a sulk") to describe a temporary state of mood. While it can be used as a countable noun to describe a single episode of resentment, it primarily functions to describe the behavioral state of refusing to engage socially.
Meanings
Examples
He spent the entire afternoon sulking in his room after the argument.
Why are you sulking just because you lost the game?
She is in a sulk because I forgot our anniversary.
I cannot believe he is still in a sulk over such a small mistake.
I will just stay here and sulk until someone apologizes to me.
The child began to sulk when his parents told him no more candy.
He has a tendency to sulk in silence whenever he feels slighted.