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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

petulance

/ˈpɛtʃələns/ noun · British & US
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What does petulance mean?

noun

A feeling or display of sulky or ill-tempered behavior, often in a childish or unreasonable manner. A state of being sulky or ill-tempered.

Example

"The child's petulance made it difficult for her parents to discipline her."

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