temper vs sulkiness

sulkiness vs temper

temper and sulkiness both are nouns.

temper is a verb but sulkiness is not a verb.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
temper	Yes	No	Yes	No
sulkiness	Yes	No	No	No

As nouns, sulkiness is a hyponym of temper; that is, sulkiness is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than temper:

temper: a characteristic (habitual or relatively temporary) state of feeling
sulkiness: a mood or display of sullen aloofness or withdrawal

Other hyponyms of temper include peeve, sulk, amiability, good humor, good humour, good temper, distemper, ill humor, ill humour.

temper (noun)	sulkiness (noun)
the elasticity and hardness of a metal object; its ability to absorb considerable energy before cracking	a sullen moody resentful disposition
a disposition to exhibit uncontrolled anger	a feeling of sulky resentment
a characteristic (habitual or relatively temporary) state of feeling	a mood or display of sullen aloofness or withdrawal
a sudden outburst of anger

temper (verb)	sulkiness (verb)
make more temperate, acceptable, or suitable by adding something else
adjust the pitch (of pianos)
harden by reheating and cooling in oil
change by restraining or moderating
bring to a desired consistency, texture, or hardness by a process of gradually heating and cooling

Difference between temper and sulkiness

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