Pouting
Pouting adjective - Given to or displaying a resentful silence and often irritability.
Usage example: stayed in a pouting mood until her boyfriend apologized, though he didn't have the vaguest idea what he was apologizing for
Surly and pouting are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Surly" instead an adjective "Pouting".
Surly
Surly adjective - Given to or displaying a resentful silence and often irritability.
Usage example: went about his chores in a surly huff, totally annoyed that he was stuck at home on this beautiful Saturday
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