Category:Sulkiness

Sulk"i*ness, n. Etym: [for sulkenness, fr. As. solcen slothful, Remiss, in asolcen, besolcen, properly p.p. of sealcan in asealcan to Be weak or slothful; of uncertain origin.]

Defn: the quality or state of being sulky; sullenness; moroseness; As, sulkiness of disposition.