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

James' petulance meant England had to navigate extra time 10 players, and Nigeria had their tails up following a sustained period of pressure prior to the Chelsea star's sending-off.

From BBC • Aug. 7, 2023

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

From "Twilight" by Stephenie Meyer