Petulant

Pronunciation

• IPA: /ˈpÉ›tʃəlÉ™nt/, /ˈpÉ›tjÉ™lÉ™nt/

Origin

From Middle French, from Latin petulans, akin to petere.

Full definition of petulant

Adjective

1. childishly irritableLack of sleep is causing Dave's recent petulant behavior.
2. (obsolete) forward; pert; insolent; wanton.

Synonyms

• huffy
• snappish
• irritable
• grouchy
• bad-tempered
• ill-tempered
• crabby

Antonyms

• easygoing