Petulance

Synonyms of petulance

• irritability
• sulkiness
• crankiness

Antonyms of petulance

• serenity
• calmness
• composure

Collocations of petulance

childish petulance

Frequency: 70 %

His childish petulance was starting to annoy everyone in the room.

petulance and stubbornness

Frequency: 60 %

His petulance and stubbornness often led to conflicts within the team.

petulance and entitlement

Frequency: 50 %

Her petulance and entitlement made it hard for her to see the perspectives of others.

petulance and arrogance

Frequency: 45 %

Her petulance and arrogance made it difficult for others to work with her.

Idiomatic Expressions for petulance

• Phrase: petulant behavior
  Meaning: childish or sulky behavior characterized by annoyance or irritation
  Usage: His petulant behavior made it difficult to have a productive conversation.