Sulky behaviour (9)

I believe the answer is:

petulance

(Other definitions for petulance that I've seen before include "Childish sulkiness" , "Sulky bad behaviour" , "Childish bad-temper" , "Peevish irritation" , "Bad temper, sulkiness" .)

I've seen this clue in The Guardian.

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