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petulance

pet·ul·ance

petulance

 
 
pronunciation:
pe ch lns
features:
Word Combinations (noun)
part of speech: noun
definition: the state or quality of being easily or unreasonably irritated, impatient, or ill tempered.
The tennis pro's petulance on court finally eroded the referee's calm demeanor.
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