Petulance (noun)

1. Rude or impudent behavior; rudeness.
2. Impudence or impudent behavior.

Origin:

From latin petulantia "impudence", from petulans, present participle of petere "to seek, attack".

Examples:

1. He spoke to his boss with petulance.
2. She was known for her petulance towards her coworkers.
3. The child's petulance was met with a stern look from his mother.
4. His petulance made it hard for him to make friends.
5. The petulance in her voice was clear as she argued with her sister.