Petulant

adjective/ˈpɛt͡ʃʊlənt/character
Definition
Childishly irritable or sulky, especially when frustrated.
Etymology
From Middle French, from Latin petulāns, akin to petō (“to ask for”).
Synonyms
bad-tempered, crabby, grouchy, huffy
In a sentence
  • The petulant reply cost him the room.
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Source
Vocabulary_Master.csv
added 2026-10-11