querulous — complaining in a petulant or whining manner
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: complaining in a petulant or whining manner
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈkwɛrələs/
Korean meaning: 불평불만이 많은, 툴툴거리는
Korean pronunciation: **쿼**럴러스
Example Sentences
- My querulous coworker managed to find fault with the free pizza at our office party.
- The querulous passenger demanded to speak to the manager about the 'unbearably cold' air conditioning.
- Despite receiving excellent service, she remained querulous throughout the entire meal.
querulous
ADJECTIVE//ˈkwɛrələs//
complaining in a petulant or whining manner
A querulous customer complains loudly to the exhausted waitress
Being querulous makes the journey perilous!
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'querulus' meaning 'complaining' or 'whining,' derived from 'queri' meaning 'to complain.' The word entered English in the 16th century with the addition of the -ous suffix to form an adjective.
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📝Examples
“My querulous coworker managed to find fault with the free pizza at our office party.”
“The querulous passenger demanded to speak to the manager about the 'unbearably cold' air conditioning.”
“Despite receiving excellent service, she remained querulous throughout the entire meal.”
“His querulous remarks about the hotel room included complaints about the 'too soft' pillows.”
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