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petulance

noun

/ˈpɛtjʊləns/

Meaning

The quality of being childishly sulky or bad-tempered.

His petulance during the meeting annoyed everyone.

irritability, peevishness, bad temper, sulkiness

good humor, patience, calmness

display petulance, show petulance, petulance of youth

a small amphibian animal that lives both in water and on land

something that is desired or considered necessary

An impressive display or performance for viewers.

Something that blocks or gets in the way; the action of obstructing.

A minor or petty king; a ruler of small importance.

Difficulties or misfortune.