Definitions for petulances

petulances pet·u·lance

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

Petulances is a 10 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 13 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 18 points.

You can make 905 anagrams from letters in petulances (aceelnpstu).

Definitions for petulances

noun

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

Origin of petulances

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

Examples for petulances

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Word Value for petulances
Scrable

13

Words with friends

18

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