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: July 31, 2025
\PET-chuh-lunt\ adjective
What It Means
Petulant describes a person who is angry and annoyed, or an attitude or behavior showing the emotions of such a person.
// I didn't appreciate being accused of acting like a petulant toddler.
// Her tone became petulant when she realized that the items on sale were no longer available.
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