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petulant in Dutch

petulant in Dutch is luimig, prikkelbaar, zenuwachtig — petulant means irritable and sulky in a childish way, often over something minor.

petulant in Dutch

luimig
adj
Childishly irritable.
prikkelbaar
adj
Childishly irritable.
zenuwachtig
adj
Childishly irritable.

What does "petulant" mean?

  1. adj Irritable and sulky in a childish way, often over something minor.
    "He gave a petulant sigh when told he couldn't have another biscuit."
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petulant in a sentence

  • He gave a petulant sigh when told he couldn't have another biscuit.
  • The star's petulant outburst at the interviewer made headlines.

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What is "petulant" in Dutch?

"petulant" in Dutch is luimig, prikkelbaar, zenuwachtig. petulant means: Irritable and sulky in a childish way, often over something minor.

How do you use "petulant" in a sentence?

Example: "He gave a petulant sigh when told he couldn't have another biscuit." In Dutch, "petulant" is luimig, prikkelbaar, zenuwachtig.

Are there other ways to say "petulant" in Dutch?

Yes — Dutch has 3 translations listed for "petulant": luimig, prikkelbaar, zenuwachtig.

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