petulance
Pronunciation
Noun
C1 Advanced
Quick answer
Childish irritability or sulkiness over small things.
Synonyms and antonyms
Synonyms
irritability
sulkiness
Test yourself
Which word fits the gap? "His _____ over the minor delay embarrassed everyone at the table."
Answer: petulance
In your own words, what does "petulance" mean?
Childish irritability or sulkiness over small things.
Learn next at C1
- phenomenology A branch of philosophy that studies conscious experience from the firs...
- philanthropic Relating to or showing philanthropy; generous toward good causes.
- philanthropy The practice of giving money or help to people in need, especially thr...
- philistine A person who has no interest in or understanding of art, literature, o...
- phlegmatic Calm, unemotional, and not easily excited or upset.
- piezoelectric Describing a material that generates an electric charge when it is phy...