Petulancies

Part of speech: noun

Definitions

1. A tendency to exhibit sudden, impatient irritability or moodiness
2. behaviors characterized by childish sulking or temperamental outbursts
3. the state of being easily annoyed or showing frequent signs of displeasure

Etymology: "Petulancies" is simply the plural of "petulancy," the noun for the quality of being petulant. Petulant itself comes from the Latin "petulans," meaning impudent or wanton, a word built on "petere," to seek or attack. The English noun "petulancy" follows the same root, and its plural form is used when referring to several separate instances of sulky or peevish behavior rather than the general trait.

Synonyms: irritability, petulance, sulkiness

Antonyms: calmness, composure, serenity