Petulant
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈpɛt͡ʃʊlənt/ · Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Petulant is an adjective meaning Childishly irritable.
Meaning
Childishly irritable.
More Meanings
- (obsolete) Forward; pert; insolent; wanton.
Example Sentences
Lack of sleep is causing Dave's recent petulant behavior.
Former associates have described Musk as petty, cruel and petulant, particularly when frustrated or challenged.
Who hath not like cause to complain, and is not so troubled, that shall fall into the mouths of such men? for many are of so petulant a spleen
Green Day’s petulant pop-punk album Dookie came out three years after that and moved another 10 million, as did a sweeping 1995 double album by Smashing Pumpkins.
Synonyms for petulant
Depending on context, synonyms include bad-tempered, crabby, grouchy, huffy, atrabilious, bilious.
Antonyms for petulant
Common opposites include easygoing.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include tetchy, testy, ill-natured, pettish, peevish, irritable.
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