Definition

1. Adjective:
   • (Of a child) impolitely unruly; badly behaved in a rude, ill-mannered way: Describes a child who is disobedient, demanding, and shows a lack of respect or consideration for others, often in a spoiled or petulant manner.

Usage Examples

• Adjective:
  • The brattish child screamed in the restaurant when his parents said he couldn't have dessert.
  • Her brattish behavior at the party embarrassed everyone.
  • He was tired of dealing with the brattish demands of the spoiled toddler.

Advanced Usage

• Used figuratively for immature adult behavior: While primarily for children, it can be applied to adults who exhibit similarly petulant, demanding, and ill-mannered conduct.
  • His brattish refusal to cooperate with the team was unacceptable for a manager.

Variants and Related Words

• Brat (n): A badly behaved, spoiled child. (e.g., )
• Bratty (adj): Informal synonym for "brattish." (e.g., )

Synonyms

• Ill-mannered: Having bad manners.
• Impudent: Not showing due respect for another person; impertinent.
• Petulant: Childishly sulky or bad-tempered.
• Unruly: Disorderly and disruptive and not amenable to discipline or control.

Antonyms

• Well-behaved: Conducting oneself in a proper manner.
• Polite: Having or showing behavior that is respectful and considerate of other people.
• Obedient: Complying or willing to comply with orders or requests; submissive to another's will.

Adjective

1. (used of an ill-mannered child) impolitely unruly