Synonyms of petulant

Antonyms of petulant

Collocations of petulant

petulant child
Frequency: 70 %

The petulant child stomped his feet and demanded a toy.

petulant behavior
Frequency: 65 %

Her petulant behavior at work caused tension among her colleagues.

petulant attitude
Frequency: 60 %

His petulant attitude towards authority figures often got him into trouble.

petulant response
Frequency: 50 %

She gave a petulant response when asked to help with the chores.

petulant outburst
Frequency: 45 %

His petulant outburst during the meeting embarrassed his team members.

Idiomatic Expressions for petulant

  • Phrase: petulant child
    Meaning: a child who is easily irritated or annoyed
    Usage: He's such a petulant child when he doesn't get what he wants.