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petulancy

/pɛtʃʊˈlænsi/ noun · British & US
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What does petulancy mean?

noun

Pertaining to or characteristic of a petulant person or their behavior; showing a tendency to be sulky or irritable. A display of petulancy.

Example

"The child's petulancy was evident in their refusal to apologize for their actions."

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