Stephen Hendry

Even as a boy, my dad always told me, 'Don't show emotion.' If I banged my cue, he would give me a row and say, 'Stop that.' Don't show any petulance. It was developed, certainly, but I think you have got to have it in you.

Scottish Entertainer

Malcolm Gladwell

The great accomplishment of Jobs's life is how effectively he put his idiosyncrasies - his petulance, his narcissism, and his rudeness - in the service of perfection.

Canadian Author

Mohsin Hamid

I think that there is a degree of petulance around President Trump and also a degree of sort of blundering incompetence, which is unlike most businesspeople.

Pakistani Writer

Samuel Richardson

Great allowances ought to be made for the petulance of persons laboring under ill-health.

English Novelist

Petulance carries a negative connotation, suggesting immature or childish annoyance.

Negative Tone

Petulance is often displayed through actions like sulking, pouting, or short-tempered responses.

Behavior Cue

Sometimes petulance is expressed subtly, such as through tone of voice rather than overt actions.

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Negative Tone

Behavior Cue

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