petulant

adjective
UK: /ˈpetʃələnt/
US: /ˈpetʃələnt/

  1. Easily annoyed and complaining in a rude way, especially like a child.

    1. The child became petulant when he didn't get the candy.
    2. Her petulant mood spoiled the atmosphere of what should have been a lovely picnic.

  2. Showing an impatient annoyance.

    1. He kicked the chair in a petulant burst of anger.
    2. The actor gave a petulant sigh when asked about his future projects because he felt tired.

Synonyms

irritable peevish sulky whiny cross testy

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "petulant" in English means: Easily annoyed and complaining in a rude way, especially like a child., Showing an impatient annoyance..

The phonetic transcription of "petulant" is /ˈpetʃələnt/ in British English and /ˈpetʃələnt/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "petulant": irritable, peevish, sulky, whiny, cross, testy.

Example usage of "petulant": "The child became petulant when he didn't get the candy.". More examples on the page.