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