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petulant
adjective
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How to pronounce petulant:

Definition of petulant:

petulant (adjective):
easily irritated or annoyed.
insolent or rude in speech or behavior

Synonyms for petulant:

grouchyirasciblesullenungracioussensitivepassionatefretfulstuffycrustyraspy
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Antonyms for petulant:

affectionateaccommodatingreverentialmirthfulconsiderategratifiedoutgoingapproachabletranquilvivacious
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