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petulant

UK
/ˈpɛtʃələnt/
US
/ˈpɛtʃələnt/

Translations

petulantadjective
more petulant
Comp.
most petulant
Super.
UK
/ˈpɛtʃələnt/
US
/ˈpɛtʃələnt/
irritablePour une irritation soudaine ou un emportement sur des détails insignifiants.
She answered in a petulant voice that betrayed her impatience.
Elle a répondu d’une voix irritable qui trahissait son impatience.
boudeurSe dit surtout d’une humeur enfantine, maussade ou boudeuse.
The petulant child threw a tantrum when he didn't get his way.
L’enfant boudeur a piqué une crise quand il n’a pas obtenu ce qu’il voulait.
Synonyms
peevish
cross
moody
grumpy
testy
irritable
sullen
touchy
Antonyms
agreeable
sociable
pleasant
affable

Definitions

petulantadjective
Easily irritated or annoyed, especially in a childish or sulky manner.
The petulant child threw a tantrum when he didn't get his way.
Displaying sudden impatience or irritation, especially over trifling annoyances.
She answered in a petulant voice that betrayed her impatience.
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