Sulkings

Part of speech: noun

Definitions

1. A displaying of a sullen or moody demeanor, often through silent withdrawal or avoidance of interaction
2. The act of exhibiting resentment or displeasure by being silent or withdrawn; a manifestation of brooding behavior
3. A behavior characterized by being quietly moody or uncommunicative, typically in response to disappointment or irritation

Etymology: "Sulkings" is the plural of "sulking," so it is simply the noun form of the verb "sulk" used in the plural, referring to several episodes or bouts of sulking. The base word "sulk" is the source of the root meaning here: a stretch of quiet, withdrawn moodiness, usually triggered by disappointment or irritation. Because the plural names separate instances of that behavior, it reads as a count of sulks rather than a single state of mind.

Synonyms: broodings, moods, resentments, pouts

Antonyms: cheerings, celebrations, joys