Synonyms for petulance

Grammar : Noun

Spell : pech-uh-luh ns

Phonetic Transcription : ˈpɛtʃ ə ləns

Définition of petulance

Origin : c.1600, "insolence, immodesty," from French pétulance (early 16c.), from Latin petulantia "sauciness, impudence," noun of quality from petulantem (see petulant). Meaning "peevishness" is recorded from 1784, from influence of pettish, etc. It displaced earlier petulancy (1550s).

noun peevishness

Example sentences :

"But I can't see——" Aggie began to argue with the petulance of a spoiled child.
Extract from : « Within the Law » by Marvin Dana

Hagar forgot her petulance, and became curious as any white woman.
Extract from : « Good Indian » by B. M. Bower

"I wish I could be as cool-headed as Thomas," she said, with a tinge of petulance.
Extract from : « Good Indian » by B. M. Bower

She must have been really kind, for she never resented any petulance or carelessness.
Extract from : « Wilfrid Cumbermede » by George MacDonald

The gloom and petulance that had collected upon his countenance were dissipated in a moment.
Extract from : « Imogen » by William Godwin

Eric forgave the petulance because he could see that she was tired.
Extract from : « The Education of Eric Lane » by Stephen McKenna

"Oh, he's just playin' muffin-man, as usual," said Charlotte with petulance.
Extract from : « The Golden Age » by Kenneth Grahame

Not for that will I adopt their petulance or folly, even to the extent of being ashamed of it.
Extract from : « Essays, First Series » by Ralph Waldo Emerson

"I know," her ladyship interrupted on that ever-ready note of petulance of hers.
Extract from : « The Snare » by Rafael Sabatini

All the petulance was gone from her expression—the restlessness from her manner.
Extract from : « Glory of Youth » by Temple Bailey

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