petulance PECH-uh-luhns noun WS #31

the quality of being childishly sulky or bad-tempered; irritability and impatience, especially when things don't go as desired; peevish or moody behavior

1. The child's petulance was evident when he threw a tantrum after being told he couldn't have candy.
2. His petulance whenever criticized made him difficult to work with and coach effectively.
3. The customer's petulance over the minor delay caused an unnecessary scene at the restaurant.
4. The celebrity's petulance toward the reporter resulted in an uncomfortable and tense interview.
5. Her petulance during the meeting made it difficult for the team to have a productive discussion.