"Petulant" Pronounce,Meaning And Examples

"Petulant" Meaning

Petulant refers to behavior or mannerisms characterized by childrenlike pouting, sulking, or tantrums, often in a way that is unbecoming or annoying in an adult. It describes someone who is prone to outbursts of temper, being cross, or unreasonably sulky.

"Petulant" Examples

Petulant

Usage Examples

The young child threw a tantrum and became petulant when he didn't get his way. (#throw a tantrum)
My petulant teenager refused to help with the chores, claiming he was too busy. (#refuse)
The petulant attitude of the celebrity was evident in her performance at the press conference. (#attitude)
After being scolded, Sarah's petulant behavior turned into tearful apologies. (#become)
The coach had to calm down the petulant player who was being overly emotional after losing the game. (#calm down)