querulous

adjective
UK: /ˈkwerələs/
US: /ˈkwerələs/

  1. Complaining in a petulant or whining manner.

    1. He is a querulous man, always complaining about something.
    2. The querulous tone in her voice revealed her displeasure with the arrangement.

  2. Habitually complaining or expressing grievances.

    1. The querulous child was always asking for something else.
    2. A querulous patient can be difficult, always pointing out discomforts, real or imagined.

Synonyms

peevish irritable petulant fretful whining

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "querulous" in English means: Complaining in a petulant or whining manner., Habitually complaining or expressing grievances..

The phonetic transcription of "querulous" is /ˈkwerələs/ in British English and /ˈkwerələs/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "querulous": peevish, irritable, petulant, fretful, whining.

Example usage of "querulous": "He is a querulous man, always complaining about something.". More examples on the page.