brattish
Like spoiled children
Brattish describes behavior resembling that of a brat—whiny, demanding, or prone to tantrums.
It characterizes childish petulance in anyone, not just children: She's being brattish about not getting her way.
The word carries less sting than bratty, its more common American equivalent.
Childishly bad-tempered
- spoiledRuined or overindulged
- whinyInclined to complain
- sulkyMoody and silently resentful
- poutySullen in expression
willful · demanding · selfish · fussy · capricious · temperamental · inconsiderate · entitled
Defying rightful authority
- rebelliousResisting authority or control
- disobedientRefusing to follow orders
- unrulyDifficult to control
- contraryOpposed in nature
obstinate · stubborn · headstrong · recalcitrant · noncompliant · wayward · disrespectful · uncooperative
Playfully mischievous in manner
- roguishMischievously charming
- naughtyMildly disobedient
- puckishWhimsically inclined to tease
- prankishFond of tricks
playful · troublemaking · rascally · devilish · scamp · elfin · pixieish · scheming
Silently bad-tempered
- irascibleProne to outbursts
- querulousInclined to complain
- crankyIll-tempered and peevish
- testyShort-tempered, easily provoked
grumpy · fretful · touchy · snappish · crabby · grouchy · moody · irritable
Causing mild irritation
- exasperatingIntensely irritating
- infuriatingCausing extreme anger
- gratingCrossed bars or harsh
- irksomeCausing mild frustration
aggravating · vexing · bothersome · insufferable · obnoxious · tiresome · trying · unbearable
petulant
Childishly bad-tempered
pouty · willful · demanding · selfish · fussy · capricious · temperamental · inconsiderate · entitled · tantrum
insubordinate
Defying rightful authority
- rebelliousResisting authority or control
- disobedientRefusing to follow orders
- unrulyDifficult to control
contrary · obstinate · stubborn · headstrong · recalcitrant · noncompliant · wayward · disrespectful · uncooperative · sassy
impish
Playfully mischievous in manner
prankish · playful · troublemaking · rascally · devilish · scamp · elfin · pixieish · scheming · ornery
sullen
Silently bad-tempered
testy · grumpy · fretful · touchy · snappish · crabby · grouchy · moody · irritable · crotchety
annoying
Causing mild irritation
- exasperatingIntensely irritating
- infuriatingCausing extreme anger
- gratingCrossed bars or harsh
irksome · aggravating · vexing · bothersome · insufferable · obnoxious · tiresome · trying · unbearable · intolerable
brattishpolite
Showing good manners
well-mannered · courteous · well-behaved · respectful · obedient