unpetulant

/ʌnˈpɛtjʊlənt/

Definitions

1. adjective

not easily managed or controlled; having a tendency to become unmanageable or violent, especially in a childish or petulant manner

“The unpetulant child refused to share his toys with his siblings.”

2. noun

a person who is unmanageable or violent, especially in a childish or petulant manner

“The teacher struggled to deal with the unpetulant student’s behavior.”

Synonyms

  • restive
  • undisciplined
  • unruly

Antonyms

  • docile
  • meek