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    Petulancia (en. Petulance)

    /pe.tuˈlan.θja/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Petulance is an attitude of arrogance and presumption that manifests in a person's behavior.
    His petulance made him less attractive in the group.
    Su petulancia lo hacía poco atractivo en el grupo.
    Tendency to behave arrogantly, as if always having the right.
    The petulance of his speech convinced no one.
    La petulancia de su discurso no convenció a nadie.
    Obvious exaggeration of one's own abilities or knowledge.
    The petulance with which he spoke about his experience was annoying.
    La petulancia con la que hablaba sobre su experiencia era molesta.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'petulantia', which means 'perplexity' or 'restlessness'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    To speak with petulance
    To express oneself in an arrogant or presumptuous manner.
    hablar con petulancia
    To show petulance
    To act with a haughty or proud attitude.
    mostrar petulancia
    Petulance in speech
    Use of a pretentious tone when speaking.
    petulancia en el discurso

    Related Words

    Petulant
    A person who shows petulance.
    petulante
    Pride
    Attitude of those who consider themselves superior to others.
    soberbia
    Vanity
    Exaggeration about one's own qualities or abilities.
    vanidad

    Slang Meanings

    To act boastfully
    He always acts boastfully when talking about his achievements.
    Él siempre hace el chocho cuando habla de sus logros.
    To act tough
    I can't stand her acting tough at every meeting.
    No puedo soportar que ella vaya de fiero en cada reunión.