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Tuesday, 29 December 2015

Word of the Day : Petulant

Word of the Day : Petulant

adjective PET-chuh-lunt

Definition

1 : insolent or rude in speech or behavior
2 : characterized by temporary or capricious ill humor : peevish

Examples

Uncle Harold is a petulant and fussy man who is always blaming everyone else for his problems.
"… this bunch doesn't care about being reasonable or meeting opposing views halfway. Like petulant toddlers, they want it all right now or they'll throw a tantrum." — Kevin Foley, The Marietta (Georgia) Daily Journal, 16 Oct. 2015

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