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querulous Definition

queru·lous (kwer′yo̵̅o̅ ləs, -yo̵o-, -yə-; kwer′o̵o-, kwer′ə-)

adjective

  1. inclined to find fault; complaining
  2. full of complaint; peevish

Etymology: L querulus < queri, to complain: see quarrel

querulous Related Forms

quer′u·lously adverb quer′u·lous·ness noun

querulous Synonyms

querulous

modif.

fretful, irascible, peevish, complaining; see irritable.

querulous Usage Examples

Modifies a noun

  • voice: You can't go on, the querulous small voice insisted.
  • tone: I never heard from him a querulous tone or saw a sign of irritation.