English Synonym Finder

petulant

Definitions

Childishly sulky or bad-tempered.

Characterized by impatient irritation or insolent annoyance.

Examples

When he didn't get his way, the child threw a petulant tantrum in the middle of the store.

She gave a petulant shrug and turned away, clearly annoyed by the simple request.

The actor's petulant behavior on set made it difficult for the crew to work with him.

Synonyms

irritable peevish cranky testy fretful sulky querulous

Antonyms

amiable cheerful patient good-natured affable easygoing pleasant