petulance Synonyms & Antonyms
/ˈpɛtjʊləns/
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Petulance as a Noun
1
Rudeness, insolence.
2
An insolent remark or act.
3
Childish impatience or sulkiness; testiness.
Word Forms & Grammar
petulance (countable and uncountable, plural petulances)
Origin of Petulance
From Middle French pétulance, and its source, Latin petulantia.
Word Facts for Petulance
| Part of speech | noun |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /ˈpɛtjʊləns/ |
| Meaning | Rudeness, insolence |
| Plural | petulances |