Tantrum

Pronunciation: /ˈtæntrəm/

Definitions of tantrum

noun a sudden, violent, and uncontrolled outburst of anger or frustration; a fit of bad temper

Example Sentences

A1 The child threw a tantrum when he couldn't have any more candy.

A2 She had a tantrum at the store when her favorite toy was sold out.

B1 The toddler's tantrum in the restaurant caused a lot of disruption.

B2 Despite his age, the CEO threw a tantrum when he didn't get his way during the meeting.

C1 Her tantrum at the office was unprofessional and caused tension among coworkers.

C2 The actress's public tantrum over not winning the award was widely criticized by the media.

Examples of tantrum in a Sentence

formal The child threw a tantrum when he was told he couldn't have any more candy.

informal She always throws a tantrum when things don't go her way.

slang He had a major tantrum over losing the game.

figurative The storm outside matched the tantrum brewing inside of her.

Grammatical Forms of tantrum

• past tense: tantrumed
• plural: tantrums
• comparative: more tantrum
• superlative: most tantrum
• present tense: tantrums
• future tense: will tantrum
• perfect tense: have tantrumed
• continuous tense: is tantruming
• singular: tantrum
• positive degree: tantrum
• infinitive: to tantrum
• gerund: tantruming
• participle: tantrumed

Origin and Evolution of tantrum

First Known Use: 1714 year

Language of Origin: Middle French

Story behind the word: The word 'tantrum' originated from the Middle French word 'tanter', meaning 'to provoke'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'tantrum' shifted from its original meaning of provocation to its current usage to describe a sudden burst of anger or frustration, typically in children.