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querulous
adjective
Complaining in a petulant or whining manner.
Advanced - Used in formal or literary contexts
Etymology
From Latin querulus "complaining," from queri "to complain."
Examples in Use
- 1.
"The querulous patient complained about everything."
- 2.
"His querulous voice grated on everyone's nerves."
- 3.
"She grew querulous as the delays continued."
Related Vocabulary
Synonyms
complainingwhiningpeevishpetulantfretful
Related Words
grumblingirritablediscontentedcaptious
Fun Fact
Unlike angry or frustrated, querulous suggests weakness—a pathetic quality to the complaints. It's the word for persistent, annoying complaints rather than righteous grievance.
Word Game Tips
Letters: 9 letters (Q, U, E, R, U, L, O, U, S)
Scrabble Value: 18 points
Tip: Words ending in "US" are often good scoring opportunities.
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