noun
- plural of pettishness; instances or qualities of being childishly sulky, bad-tempered, or easily annoyed over trivial matters
Usage: countable and uncountable uses; typically used in plural to refer to multiple instances or manifestations of petulant behavior
Examples
- Her pettishnesses during the meeting made it difficult for the team to focus on the agenda.
- The child's pettishnesses over small disappointments frustrated his parents.
- We grew tired of his constant pettishnesses and complaints about minor inconveniences.
- Her pettishnesses seemed to increase whenever she didn't get her way.
- The manager addressed the employee's pettishnesses in a professional manner.
- His pettishnesses were often triggered by lack of sleep or hunger.