What's the difference between
and
Enter two words to compare and contrast their definitions, origins, and synonyms to better understand how those words are related.

Ill-humored vs Petulant - What's the difference?

ill-humored | petulant | Related terms |

As adjectives the difference between ill-humored and petulant

is that ill-humored is having a bad temper while petulant is childishly irritable.

ill-humored

English

Alternative forms

* ill-humoured

Adjective

(en adjective)
  • having a bad temper
  • irritable in a surly manner.

    • petulant

    English

    Adjective

    (en adjective)
  • childishly irritable
    • Lack of sleep is causing Dave's recent petulant behavior.
  • (obsolete) forward; pert; insolent; wanton.
    • (Burton)

    Synonyms

    * huffy * snappish * irritable * grouchy * bad-tempered * ill-tempered * crabby

    Antonyms

    * easygoing