Target Exam

CUET

Subject

English

Chapter

Synonyms

Question:

Select the word closest in meaning to the word: Petulant

Options:

Placid

Patient

Irritable

Insignificant

Correct Answer:

Irritable

Explanation:

The correct answer is Option (3) → Irritable

  • Petulant (Adjective) means (of a person or their manner) childishly sulky or bad-tempered.

  • Irritable (Adjective) means having or showing a tendency to be easily annoyed or angered.

Other Options: 

  • Placid means not easily upset or excited; calm. (Antonym)

  • Patient means able to accept or tolerate delays, problems, or suffering without becoming annoyed or anxious. (Antonym)

  • Insignificant means too small or unimportant to be worth consideration. (Unrelated)