Querulous
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈkwɛɹ(j)ʊləs/ · Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Querulous is an adjective meaning Often complaining; suggesting a complaint in expression; fretful, whining.
Meaning
Often complaining; suggesting a complaint in expression; fretful, whining.
Example Sentences
"But how am I to obtain such treaty?" asked Monsieur, in a querulous tone.
“Nay, you said as much before,” said the querulous old man, “and yet I was put forth from Kinross, and pillaged by troopers on the road.—[…]”
The nights were now cold, gemmed with a multitude of bright stars, uncanny with the querulous wail of coyotes and the occasional deep voices of wolves.
Synonyms for querulous
Depending on context, synonyms include irritable, peevish, sad, fretful, whiny, whining.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include complaining, complaintive, whiny, whiney, fretful, whining.
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