Definitions for petulance

petulance pet·u·lance

Spelling: [pech-uh-luh ns]
IPA: /ˈpɛtʃ ə ləns/

Petulance is a 9 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 13 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 18 points.

You can make 408 anagrams from letters in petulance (aceelnptu).

Definitions for petulance

noun

  1. the state or quality of being petulant.
  2. a petulant speech or action.

Origin of petulance

First recorded in 1600-10, petulance is from the Latin word petulantia impudence. See petulant, -ance

Examples for petulance

The gloom and petulance that had collected upon his countenance were dissipated in a moment.

Fortunately, Boehner has elected to ignore this display of petulance and continue with his landmark attempt to sue the president.

"But I can't see——" Aggie began to argue with the petulance of a spoiled child.

She must have been really kind, for she never resented any petulance or carelessness.

Hagar forgot her petulance, and became curious as any white woman.

Except for a bit of petulance directed toward Stephanopoulos and a bit of pique directed at Huntsman, Romney maintained his cool.

The 19-year-old pop star, petulance personified, is acting out.

"I wish I could be as cool-headed as Thomas," she said, with a tinge of petulance.

Eric forgave the petulance because he could see that she was tired.

The line captures the intriguing paradox that is West, a mélange of petulance, bombast, unintentional—or intentional?

Word Value for petulance
Scrable

13

Words with friends

18

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