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After he scolded her, she was petulant in her demeanor, upbraiding him with swear words worthy of a sailor.
there was a petulant person in the market.
When the child didn't get his way, he threw a petulant tantrum, stomping his feet and pouting.
What a petulant and grumpy old chap that was!
You can use Petulant which is irratable or short-tempered.