querulous

quer·u·lous

adj \ˈkwer-yə-ləs, -ə-ləs also ˈkwir-\

Definition of QUERULOUS

1

: habitually complaining

2

: fretful, whining <a querulous voice>

— quer·u·lous·ly adverb

— quer·u·lous·ness noun

Examples of QUERULOUS

1. <car trips that were frequently spoiled by a couple of querulous passengers in the back>

Origin of QUERULOUS

Middle English querelose, from Latin querulus, from queri to complain

First Known Use: 15th century

Related to QUERULOUS

Synonyms: crabby, cranky, grouchy, grumpy, fussy

Antonyms: forbearing, long-suffering, patient, stoic (or stoical), tolerant, uncomplaining

Related Words: antsy, fidgety, restive, restless, squirmy, twitchy, uneasy, wiggly, wriggly; discontented, disgruntled, displeased, dissatisfied; fretful, nervous, worrisome; cantankerous, choleric, cross, crotchety, irascible, irritable, ornery, peevish, perverse, pettish, petulant, quick-tempered, short-tempered, snappish, snappy, snippy, testy, waspish

Near Antonyms: affable, agreeable, amiable, genial, good-humored, good-natured, good-tempered, gracious, well-disposed; accommodating, complaisant, obliging; easygoing, laid-back, relaxed

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Rhymes with QUERULOUS

perilous