September 29, 2026

Petulant

adjective

Definition

Childishly sulky or bad-tempered. A petulant reaction is one that is out of proportion to whatever triggered it.

Example Sentence

“The petulant star refused to perform until a certain brand of mineral water was provided.”

Etymology

From Latin petulans, perhaps from petere (to attack, aim at).

Scrabble Score

P3E1T1U1L1A1N1T1

PETULANT scores 10 points in Scrabble.

Synonyms & Related Words

sulky irritable peevish sullen

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