Rory Bremner

When I first met Tony Blair in 1996, he was open and idealistic, keen to bring a breath of fresh air to government. But something happened - was it just the arrogance of power? - that narrowed Labour's vision from purposeful reform and investment, to peevish and petulant pragmatism.

British Comedian

Jenna Fischer

Well, I don't know if this is true of everyone, but I have this relationship with my parents where, despite however mature or articulate or grown-up I think I've become, as soon as I go home, I turn into this petulant 13-year-old, especially with the tone of my voice.

American Actress

Steve Bruce

When I was younger, I was a bit awkward to work for, hence why I had about five clubs in two years. I was a bit petulant, shall we say. But you're never too old to keep learning because every day in management, something is thrown at you which throws you a curveball.

English Manager

Carl Frampton

Joe Gallager's like a petulant child sometimes. In press conferences, for instance, when we're talking, he's rolling his eyes like a schoolgirl, pretending he's not listening. It's disrespectful and I don't like that.

Irish Boxer

Heather Mac Donald

Feminists declare that men and women are equal in all respects. They petulantly decry any atavistic male courtesy towards females as a relic of a still oppressive patriarchal culture.

American Editor

Bill Pullman

We've seen with Brexit and other things that there's a dark impulse to be petulant and frustrated with complicated solutions.

American Actor

F. Scott Fitzgerald

The faces of most American women over thirty are relief maps of petulant and bewildered unhappiness.

American Author

Freddie Fox

I enjoyed throwing the toys out of the pram, although not in a petulant way.

English Actor

Describes negative behavior or attitude, potentially seen as rude or spoiled.

Negative Connotation

Not just for kids; adults can be labeled 'petulant' when acting childishly.

Grown-ups Too

Use 'petulant' to describe emotional reactions, not logical ones.

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Negative Connotation

Grown-ups Too

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