100 Examples of sentences containing the adverb "petulantly"

Definition

The adverb petulantly describes an action done in a manner that is irritable, sulky, or moody, often in response to minor annoyances or frustrations. It conveys a sense of childishness or impatience.

Synonyms

• Irritably
• Testily
• Crossly
• Grumpily
• Peevishly
• Sulkily
• Snappishly

Antonyms

• Cheerfully
• Calmly
• Patiently
• Serenely
• Composedly
• Agreeably

Examples

1. She petulantly demanded to know why she hadn’t been invited to the party.
2. After losing the game, he petulantly threw his controller on the couch.
3. The child petulantly refused to eat his vegetables.
4. When asked to help with the chores, she petulantly rolled her eyes.
5. He answered the question petulantly, clearly annoyed by the interruption.
6. The cat petulantly swatted at the toy, as if it were beneath her.
7. “Why do I have to do this?” she asked petulantly.
8. He sighed petulantly, wishing he could go home.
9. The student petulantly complained about the amount of homework given.
10. She petulantly tossed her book aside, declaring it boring.
11. The toddler petulantly cried when he couldn’t have a cookie.
12. He petulantly slammed the door after the argument.
13. The employee petulantly grumbled about the extra hours.
14. She petulantly pointed out the flaws in the plan.
15. The actress answered the reporter’s question petulantly.
16. He petulantly insisted that he was right despite the evidence.
17. The teenager petulantly demanded a new phone when her friends showed off theirs.
18. “This is ridiculous!” she said petulantly.
19. He petulantly complained about the lack of options at the restaurant.
20. The puppy petulantly barked when it didn’t get enough attention.
21. She glared petulantly at her brother for teasing her.
22. He responded petulantly when his suggestions were dismissed.
23. The girl petulantly pouted when her friends left her out.
24. She petulantly declared that she wouldn't play anymore.
25. He petulantly insisted on wearing his favorite shirt, even though it was dirty.
26. The waiter was met with a petulantly raised eyebrow when he brought the wrong order.
27. “I can’t believe this is happening!” she exclaimed petulantly.
28. He petulantly threw down his pencil during the test.
29. She spoke petulantly, her tone dripping with sarcasm.
30. The dog petulantly pawed at the door to be let outside.
31. He petulantly asked when he would get his turn.
32. The child petulantly stomped his feet in frustration.
33. She petulantly pointed out that she had been right all along.
34. He petulantly refused to share his toys with his siblings.
35. The student petulantly protested the unfair grading policy.
36. She petulantly remarked that no one understood her.
37. He reacted petulantly when asked to turn down the music.
38. The girl petulantly insisted that her drawing was the best.
39. She petulantly resisted any suggestion to change her plans.
40. He petulantly argued that it wasn’t fair for his friends to leave early.
41. The teenager petulantly scrolled through her phone, ignoring her parents.
42. She petulantly folded her arms and turned away.
43. The cat petulantly meowed for attention after being ignored.
44. He petulantly snapped at his coworker during the meeting.
45. She petulantly pointed out the mistakes in his report.
46. The boy petulantly complained that his game was too hard.
47. She crossed her arms petulantly while waiting for her turn.
48. He petulantly dismissed the idea without considering it.
49. The child petulantly asked for dessert before finishing dinner.
50. She petulantly insisted that they go to her favorite restaurant.
51. He spoke petulantly, making it clear he was displeased.
52. The puppy petulantly chewed on his toy, frustrated with it.
53. She petulantly declared she wouldn’t go if her friend couldn’t join.
54. He petulantly complained about the lack of variety in his lunch.
55. The girl petulantly slammed the door after the argument with her mother.
56. She petulantly replied to the text with a single word.
57. He reacted petulantly to the suggestion of cleaning his room.
58. The student petulantly pointed out that the assignment was too hard.
59. She petulantly insisted that the movie was boring.
60. He petulantly declared that he was done with the project.
61. The child petulantly wanted a toy that was out of reach.
62. She petulantly interrupted the conversation with her complaints.
63. He petulantly argued that his point was valid.
64. The dog petulantly scratched at the door to be let in.
65. She petulantly rolled her eyes at the suggestion.
66. He answered the question petulantly, clearly frustrated.
67. The girl petulantly insisted on sitting in the front seat.
68. He petulantly turned away when told to share.
69. She petulantly reminded everyone of her previous achievements.
70. He petulantly insisted on having the last piece of cake.
71. The toddler petulantly asked for more juice.
72. She petulantly pointed out that she had been left out of the plans.
73. He petulantly refused to apologize for his behavior.
74. The cat petulantly pawed at the window, wanting to go outside.
75. She petulantly complained about the cold weather.
76. He petulantly argued that he deserved a break.
77. The girl petulantly refused to wear the dress her mother bought.
78. He petulantly insisted that his idea was better.
79. She sighed petulantly at the suggestion of doing homework.
80. He petulantly remarked that no one ever listens to him.
81. The child petulantly demanded a nap after a long day.
82. She petulantly rolled her eyes at her brother’s antics.
83. He petulantly threw his hands up in defeat.
84. The teenager petulantly argued about her curfew.
85. She petulantly pouted when she didn’t get her way.
86. He petulantly complained about the long wait.
87. The girl petulantly insisted on choosing the movie.
88. He reacted petulantly when someone borrowed his book without asking.
89. She petulantly argued that her opinion should matter more.
90. The puppy petulantly nipped at his owner’s shoes.
91. She petulantly stated that she didn’t want to go out.
92. He petulantly refused to follow the rules.
93. The child petulantly exclaimed that the game was unfair.
94. She petulantly complained about her friends’ choices.
95. He petulantly declared that he would not participate.
96. The girl petulantly asked for a different snack.
97. He spoke petulantly, making it clear he was annoyed.
98. She petulantly insisted that her plan was better than his.
99. The dog petulantly pawed at its owner for attention.
100. He petulantly reminded everyone of his previous successes.