Querulous (Adjective)
Meaning
Habitually complaining; "a whiny child".
Classification
All adjective clusters.
Examples
- The querulous old man was always grumbling about the noise level in the neighborhood.
- Her querulous nature made it difficult for her to form lasting relationships with her coworkers.
- The querulous child refused to eat his dinner, claiming that the vegetables were "yucky".
- After a few days of rain, the querulous tourist began to complain about the weather, demanding a refund for her trip.
- The querulous neighbor was notorious for calling the police to report every minor disturbance on the block.