Meaning of the word petulance in English
What does petulance mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
petulance
US /ˈpetʃ.ə.ləns/
UK /ˈpetʃ.ə.ləns/
Noun
the quality of being childishly sulky or bad-tempered
Example:
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His constant petulance made it difficult for anyone to work with him.
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The child's petulance over not getting a toy was quite annoying.