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petulant

adjectivemasculine/feminineformaluncommon/pɨtuˈlɐ̃tɨ/pe·tu·lan·te

Definition

Characterized by sudden or capricious ill humor; insolent or rude in speech or behavior.

“The petulant young man challenged the teacher with an arrogant smile.”

“She avoided his company because of his petulant behavior.”

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