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:
His constant petulance made it difficult for anyone to work with him.
The child's petulance over not getting a toy was quite annoying.