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Thai

งอน

Pronunciation

ŋɔɔn

งอน

ŋɔɔn

sulk

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  1. 1 sulk、pout、act hurt
  2. 2 curved upward、curled upward、bent upward

This word mainly means to sulk or act hurt toward someone close. It can also describe something that curves or curls upward.

Learning notes

Explanation

For feelings, งอน is lighter than outright anger and often carries a sense of being hurt, wanting attention, or wanting the other person to make amends. You can say งอน + person for “sulk at someone” or งอนเรื่อง... for “sulk about something.” For shape, it describes something whose end or edge curls upward, as in ขนตางอน, “curled-up eyelashes.”

Usage

It is common in close relationships such as partners, friends, and family. It fits situations where someone feels mildly hurt or neglected, such as a late reply, a forgotten promise, or a joke that bothered them.

Caution

Using งอน for someone who is seriously angry can sound like you are minimizing their feelings. In formal situations or with people you are not close to, ไม่พอใจ or โกรธ may be more appropriate.

Differences from similar words

1 sulk synonyms

2 curved upward synonyms

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