Petulant

adjective

/ˈpɛtjələnt/

Word Frequency: 0.4

Definitions

1.adjectiveChildishly irritable

"Lack of sleep is causing Dave's recent petulant behavior."

2.adjectiveForward; pert; insolent; wanton.

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