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petulance in German

petulance in German is Gereiztheit, Kapriziertheit, Launenhaftigkeit — petulance means rudeness, insolence.

petulance in German

Gereiztheit
noun
Childish impatience or sulkiness; testiness. [from 18th c.]
Kapriziertheit
noun
Childish impatience or sulkiness; testiness. [from 18th c.]
Launenhaftigkeit
noun
Childish impatience or sulkiness; testiness. [from 18th c.]
Launigkeit
noun
Childish impatience or sulkiness; testiness. [from 18th c.]

What does "petulance" mean?

  1. noun Rudeness, insolence.
  2. noun An insolent remark or act.
  3. noun Childish impatience or sulkiness; testiness.
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What is "petulance" in German?

"petulance" in German is Gereiztheit, Kapriziertheit, Launenhaftigkeit. petulance means: Rudeness, insolence.

Are there other ways to say "petulance" in German?

Yes — German has 4 translations listed for "petulance": Gereiztheit, Kapriziertheit, Launenhaftigkeit, Launigkeit.

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