whiny

adjective
UK: /ˈwaɪni/
US: /ˈwaɪni/

  1. Complaining a lot in an annoying way.

    1. The whiny child always wanted attention.
    2. I hate listening to whiny people complaining about their lives; it's so draining.

  2. Having a high, unpleasant voice, especially when complaining.

    1. Her voice sounded a bit whiny today.
    2. The old engine made a whiny noise as it struggled up the hill on the cold day.

Synonyms

querulous petulant irritable

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "whiny" in English means: Complaining a lot in an annoying way., Having a high, unpleasant voice, especially when complaining..

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

Synonyms for "whiny": querulous, petulant, irritable.

Example usage of "whiny": "The whiny child always wanted attention.". More examples on the page.