petulant
/ˈpɛtjələnt/adjective
Rude, irritable, and childishly bad-tempered.
Example sentences
- “The petulant customer snapped at the waiter over a small delay.”
- “Stop being so petulant just because you lost the game.”
Describes sulky, whiny anger over small things. Often aimed at adults who are behaving like spoiled children.