petulant
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Petulant outbursts are not always detrimental to tennis players' legacies.
From Time • Jul. 7, 2017
In June, Mr. Schaudel, a restaurateur and chef, opened a new place called Petulant Wino in the heart of North Fork wine country.
From New York Times • Aug. 29, 2014
Petulant tackle midway through first half drew a yellow card.
From New York Times • Jun. 19, 2011
Petulant as a small boy he went "bughouse" when crossed, but he was cunning, and he earned the respect of New York City's top crooks.
From Time Magazine Archive
Petulant, irritable, loyal-hearted boy! he had safe-guarded me both those nights when I thought I was alone!
From Life on the Stage by Morris, Clara
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