petulant — childishly sulky or bad-tempered
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: childishly sulky or bad-tempered
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈpetʃələnt/
Korean meaning: 어린아이처럼 삐치거나 성질부리는
Korean pronunciation: **페**츌런트
Example Sentences
- The CEO's petulant refusal to listen to feedback made the meeting very awkward.
- When the Wi-Fi went down, Mark became as petulant as a toddler denied candy.
- Her petulant sighs during the lecture made it clear she didn't want to be there.
petulant
ADJECTIVE//ˈpetʃələnt//
childishly sulky or bad-tempered
A petulant child refuses dinner with crossed arms and angry pout
Pet, you lant! - Kid throws tantrum at lazy pet
The petulant boss ignores his consultant
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🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'petulans' meaning 'impudent' or 'forward,' which may derive from 'petere' meaning 'to rush at' or 'to seek.' The word entered English in the 16th century to describe someone prone to childish irritability.
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📝Examples
“The CEO's petulant refusal to listen to feedback made the meeting very awkward.”
“When the Wi-Fi went down, Mark became as petulant as a toddler denied candy.”
“Her petulant sighs during the lecture made it clear she didn't want to be there.”
“The cat gave a petulant meow when I moved it from my warm laptop keyboard.”
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