Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
querulous
Adjective
/ˈkwɛr.ə.ləs/
Definition
Complaining in a petulant or whining manner.
Examples
- She became querulous after waiting for her appointment for over an hour.
- The querulous tone of his voice made it hard to enjoy the meeting.
- Children can often be querulous when they’re tired or hungry.
Meaning
The word ‘querulous’ describes a person who is habitually complaining or prone to expressing dissatisfaction in an irritable or whining tone.
Synonyms
- Complaining
- Petulant
- Whining
- Crabby
- Fretful
