petulance

ˈpɛtʃələns
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Translation of petulance from English into Dutch

Noun

1.

emotion

childish bad temper over something unimportant
  • Her petulance was evident when she didn't get her way.Haar prikkelbaarheid was duidelijk toen ze haar zin niet kreeg.
2.

irritability

state of being irritable or easily annoyed
  • His petulance made it hard to work with him.Zijn prikkelbaarheid maakte het moeilijk om met hem te werken.
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Synonyms and analogies of petulance in English

Examples of petulance in a sentence

  • Petulance is not tolerated in this classroom.
  • Her petulance was evident in her tone.
  • The child's petulance was exhausting for the parents.

Translations of "petulance" in Context ordered by category and frequency

Noun
prikkelbaarheidnf.

Her petulance was obvious when she snapped at everyone during the meeting.

Haar prikkelbaarheid was overduidelijk toen ze tijdens de vergadering tegen iedereen uitviel.

The manager's petulance led to poor communication within the team.

De prikkelbaarheid van de manager zorgde voor slechte communicatie binnen het team.

The actor's petulance was apparent when asked about his recent failure.

De prikkelbaarheid van de acteur was duidelijk toen men hem vroeg naar zijn recente mislukking.

The comedian's petulance during interviews hurt his public image.

De prikkelbaarheid van de cabaretier tijdens interviews schaadde zijn imago bij het publiek.

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Other translations for petulance:

  • nukkigheid
  • humeurigheid

petulance: Examples and translations in context

One should avoid petulance in professional settings for better relationships.

Je kunt beter je prikkelbaarheid vermijden in een professionele omgeving als je goede relaties wilt onderhouden.

Her sudden petulance surprised her usually calm and composed friends.

Haar plotselinge prikkelbaarheid verbaasde haar normaal zo kalme en evenwichtige vrienden.

During the argument, his petulance overshadowed any chance of compromise.

Tijdens de ruzie was zijn prikkelbaarheid zo sterk dat er geen ruimte meer was voor een compromis.

His petulance over minor mistakes annoyed his coworkers repeatedly.

Zijn prikkelbaarheid over kleine foutjes werkte zijn collega's keer op keer op de zenuwen.

His petulance disappeared once he realized there was no reason to be upset.

Zijn prikkelbaarheid verdween zodra hij inzag dat er eigenlijk geen reden was om zich zo op te winden.

It's not that I don't appreciate petulance, Mr. Bishop, but the sooner you cooperate...

Niet, dat prikkelbaarheid mij niet irriteert, meneer Bishop, maar hoe sneller u meewerkt,

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