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petulant

Posted on August 9, 2013August 7, 2013 by admin

petulant

pe chə lənt

adjective

showing or inclined to show sudden or unreasonable irritation, impatience, or ill temper; peevish or sulky.
example: The boy was a promising musician, but he was petulant, often throwing tantrums or refusing to play during his lessons.

 

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