petulance

Example Sentences

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Tom has a more pressing motive than soothing petulance over illustrations.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 24, 2026

Musk’s petulance doesn’t demand a great deal of investigation.

From Barron's • Dec. 8, 2025

She sings, "Now I'm down bad crying at the gym. Everything comes out teenage petulance."

From Salon • Apr. 19, 2024

The trial’s opening act will likely feature much the same brand of petulance and vituperation from the defendant, now redirected to the jury selection process.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 15, 2024

I finally asked, an unintentional note of petulance in my voice.

From "Twilight" by Stephenie Meyer