petulance
🇬🇧 UK/'petjjlәns; -tʃә-/🇺🇸 US
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Definitions
n.
Childish irritability or sulkiness; the tendency to be easily annoyed or rude.
易怒,任性,耍脾气
🧩 Root Breakdown
Root-derivedExample Sentences
- 1.
Her petulance about losing the game annoyed her teammates.
- 2.
The child displayed petulance by stomping his feet.
- 3.
His petulance masked a deeper insecurity.