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

Olson’s penchant for petulance, spite and sass while still remaining loveable — See: Fox’s short-lived "The Mick."

From Salon • May 16, 2025

"What is obvious to me, they are not acting out of anger or petulance", the ex officer said.

From BBC • Sep. 25, 2023

‘But I want to focus on Mama’s words,’ I said, hating the petulance in my voice.

From "Code Name Kingfisher" by Liz Kessler