Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
petulante
Adjective
/ˈpɛtjʊlənt/
Definition
Easily irritated or annoyed; peevish.
Examples
- The petulante child constantly complained until he got his way.
- Her petulante attitude during meetings made collaboration difficult.
- He had a petulante streak when things didn’t go his way.
Meaning
The word ‘petulante’ describes a person who often shows impatience or is prone to mood swings, typically displaying sulky or irritable behavior.
Synonyms
- irritable
- peevish
- grumpy
- cranky