petulantly

Meanings

• meaning 1: behaving in an immature or childish way, often in a whiny or petulant manner.

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Rhymes

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petulant , petulantly

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Etymology

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The word 'petulantly' comes from the Old French word 'petulant', which means 'rebellious' or 'insubordinate'. The word came to mean 'childish' or 'whiny' in English, reflecting the petulant behavior of a child.

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1. immaturity: The state of being immature, often characterized by a lack of experience, knowledge, or judgment. The word 'petulantly' is often used to describe immature or childish behavior that is characterized by whining, complaining, or sulking.

2. whining: The act of complaining or expressing displeasure or dissatisfaction in a whining or whiny manner. The word 'petulantly' is often used to describe whining or complaining behavior that is characterized by a lack of maturity or a childish attitude.

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Quotes

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1. In the hot, "petulant" little cockpit she was triumphant—drunk with anger, defiance, and the beginnings of relief.

   - Sebastian Faulks,{it}Independent on Sunday (London){/it},25 Nov. 1990

2. Sometimes, under … rapid-fire questioning, he became "petulant" and quibbled over words in a way that suggested a close reading of the law.

   - Frances FitzGerald,{it}New Yorker{/it},16 Oct. 1989

3. Oxford's denial of her [Margaret Thatcher's] honorary degree in 1984 was no "petulant" fluke but an accurate measure of her unpopularity with the whole profession.

   - Harold Perkin,{it}Times Literary Supplement{/it},26 June 1992

4. Mouth "petulant" but its hardness in it, behind it. Looking at that mouth you felt her teeth in you …

   - Jayne Anne Phillips,{it}Black Tickets{/it},(1975) 1979

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