English Explanatory Dictionary

petulance

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. Rudeness, insolence.
  2. An insolent remark or act.
  3. Childish impatience or sulkiness; testiness.

Pronunciation

/ˈpɛtjʊləns/ /ˈpɛt͡ʃələns/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-petulance.wav

Word forms

petulance petulances

Etymology

From Middle French pétulance, and its source, Latin petulantia.

Synonyms

caprice capriciousness moodiness tetchiness
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