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petulant

1 of 1adjective
/ˈpɛtʃələnt/
Forms:more petulant,most petulant
1

showing sudden impatience, especially over minor matters

  • The child became petulant when asked to finish his homework.
  • Her petulant tone annoyed everyone at the meeting.
  • The weather made him petulant, snapping at minor inconveniences.
  • The actor was known for being petulant during interviews.
  • A petulant complaint from a customer disrupted the calm of the office.