Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
petulant
Adjective
/ˈpɛtʃələnt/
Definition
Easily irritated or annoyed.
Examples
- After being denied dessert, the petulant child crossed his arms and pouted.
- Her petulant attitude made it difficult to have a calm conversation.
- The petulant remarks of the employee led to a tense atmosphere in the office.
Meaning
The term describes someone who is prone to sudden, impatient bursts of anger or unreasonable complaints, often over trivial matters.
Synonyms
- irritable
- testy
- cross
- moody
- grumpy
