Petulance and Tolerance

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Petulance noun - Readiness to show annoyance or impatience.

Usage example: I do not appreciate your petulance and eagerness to argue

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Tolerance is an antonym for petulance.

Nearby Words: petulant, petulantly

Tolerance noun - The capacity to endure what is difficult or disagreeable without complaining.

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Petulance is an antonym for tolerance.

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