petulance (noun)

1. In the film, the protagonist's petulance towards his family leads to conflicts and misunderstandings.

2. The petulance of the main character is evident throughout the novel, creating tension and strife with the other characters.

3. The cartoon character displayed petulance by throwing a tantrum when he didn't get his way.

4. The comic strip illustrated the petulance of the character through exaggerated facial expressions and body language.