petulant

Pronunciation

• IPA ^(key): /ˈpɛt͡ʃʊlənt/ or /ˈpɛtjʊlənt/ or /ˈpɛt͡ʃələnt/ or /ˈpɛtjələnt/

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Adjective

Positive petulant

Comparative more petulant

Superlative most petulant

1. A petulant person is someone who is childish and irritable.
   • Synonyms: crabby, grouchy, huffy and irritable
   • Antonym: easygoing