querulous — complaining in a petulant or whining manner
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: complaining in a petulant or whining manner
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈkwɛrələs/
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
The querulous old man complained about every dish the waiter brought.
Being querulous makes the journey perilous!
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🎤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.
Breakdown
quer- (complain, from Latin querulus) + -ulous (adjective suffix meaning 'characterized by') = querulous (characterized by complaining)
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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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