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querulous

UK
/ˈkwɛr.ə.ləs/
US
/ˈkwɛr.ə.ləs/

Translations

querulousadjective
more querulous
Comp.
most querulous
Super.
UK
/ˈkwɛr.ə.ləs/
US
/ˈkwɛr.ə.ləs/
geignardQui se plaint d’une manière agaçante ou larmoyante.
The querulous tone of his voice made it clear that he was not happy with the decision.
Le ton geignard de sa voix montrait clairement qu’il n’était pas content de la décision.
Additional translations
plaintifSurtout pour une voix, un ton ou un propos exprimant une plainte continue.
Synonyms
grumbling
petulant
whining
fretful
irritable
discontented
complaining
Antonyms
uncomplaining
content
satisfied

Definitions

querulousadjective
Complaining in a petulant or whining manner.
The querulous tone of his voice made it clear that he was not happy with the decision.
Characterized by or full of complaint; fretfully complaining.
He sent a querulous letter to the editor, listing every minor grievance.
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