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(pet-u-lance) 3 syllables

Definition

noun. the quality of being childishly sulky or bad-tempered.

Example Sentence

Her lack of sleep led to her petulance.

More Example Sentences

She showed petulance when she did not get her way.

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Rhymes

  • petulance
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