Wordiyopetulant
🇬🇧 UK/ˈpetjulənt/🇺🇸 US/'petʃәlәnt/
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Definitions
adj.
Childishly irritable, sulky, or rude when one does not get what one wants.
闹脾气的，任性的，赌气的
🧩 Root Breakdown
Root-derivedCommon Collocations
- 1.petulant child任性的孩子
- 2.petulant behavior任性行为
- 3.petulant tone任性的语气
Example Sentences
- 1.
The child's petulant behavior escalated when his parents refused to buy him the expensive toy.
- 2.
Her petulant response to constructive criticism reflected her immaturity and lack of professionalism.