as in irritable
easily irritated or annoyed
a petulant and fussy man who is always blaming everyone else for his problems
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Recent Examples of petulant
There’s the nepo baby president who never really wanted the responsibility but rises to the occasion because his country needs it in Marsden as the charming President Bradford, reminiscent of Scandal’s Fitz but less petulant.
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Kathleen Newman-Bremang, refinery29.com, 21 Mar. 2025
Pittsburgh's newest antihero is a petulant pickle reminding public transit riders to be a little more considerate of fellow commuters.
—Chrissy Suttles, Axios, 14 Mar. 2025
Friends told me to brace myself for the petulant movie star, the diva.
—Devan Díaz, Los Angeles Times, 11 Mar. 2025
Penniless and petulant, Fignolé focused on leading a group of Haitians in exile and winning back his job as president.
—Danielle Amir Jackson, The Atlantic, 27 Feb. 2025
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Kathleen Newman-Bremang, refinery29.com, 21 Mar. 2025
Pittsburgh's newest antihero is a petulant pickle reminding public transit riders to be a little more considerate of fellow commuters.
—Chrissy Suttles, Axios, 14 Mar. 2025
Friends told me to brace myself for the petulant movie star, the diva.
—Devan Díaz, Los Angeles Times, 11 Mar. 2025
Penniless and petulant, Fignolé focused on leading a group of Haitians in exile and winning back his job as president.
—Danielle Amir Jackson, The Atlantic, 27 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for petulant
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It is believed to reduce pain and inflammation, and has been used for treatment of back pain, high blood pressure, arthritis, migraines, and irritable bowel disease.—
Anna Cafolla,
Vogue,
4 Apr. 2025
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And even in what was a stilted match played in an increasingly irritable atmosphere, Rogers and Tielemans delivered with an assist each.—
Jacob Tanswell,
New York Times,
14 Apr. 2025
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Trippie Redd, one of the genre’s most prominent voices, took to social media on Monday (April 28) to issue a fiery response.—
Preezy Brown,
VIBE.com,
29 Apr. 2025
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But she was also known for her fiery temper, often in the face of injustice.—
Suzanne Cope,
People.com,
28 Apr. 2025
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“Petulant.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/petulant. Accessed 4 May. 2025.
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