The difference between Morose and Sulky

When used as adjectives, morose means sullen, gloomy, whereas sulky means silent and withdrawn after being upset.


Sulky is also noun with the meaning: a low two-wheeled cart, used in harness racing.

check bellow for the other definitions of Morose and Sulky

  1. Morose as an adjective:

    Sullen, gloomy; showing a brooding ill humour.

  1. Sulky as an adjective (often, derogatory):

    silent and withdrawn after being upset

    Examples:

    "the sulky child"

    "synonyms: sullmorose"

  1. Sulky as a noun:

    A low two-wheeled cart, used in harness racing.

  2. Sulky as a noun:

    Any carriage seating only the driver.

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