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Ungovernable vs Petulant - What's the difference?

ungovernable | petulant | Related terms |

As adjectives the difference between ungovernable and petulant

is that ungovernable is not governable while petulant is childishly irritable.

ungovernable

English

Adjective

(en adjective)
  • Not governable

    • 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