QUERULOUS

How it’s pronounced

Definition:

Complaining in a petulant or whining manner.

Synonyms: 

Fretful, Testy, Peevish

Antonyms: 

Contented, Pleased, Satisfied

Examples:

• The querulous toddler cried when served broccoli at dinner.

• He grew querulous after being denied Wi-Fi for more than five minutes.

Etymology:

From Latin queri ("to complain") via Late Latin querulosus.

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