petulant
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Rather than being icily commanding, he comes across as a petulant muppet.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 14, 2026
The snarky, sometimes petulant exchanges reflect how unsettled the race to replace termed-out Gov. Gavin Newsom is, as well as California’s outsize economic and political gravitas on the national and international stage.
From Los Angeles Times • May 6, 2026
It’s the same feeling that a petulant toddler has when throwing a tantrum toward its parents.
From Slate • Mar. 13, 2026
Hegseth’s language choices and petulant tone do not demonstrate an ignorance of what rhetorical situations demand of him; instead, they reflect a refusal to be emasculated by such cumbersome norms.
From Salon • Mar. 10, 2026
“You’re not helping,” Astrid says, petulant, kissing Donald on the nose.
From "The Namesake" by Jhumpa Lahiri
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