querulous

Definition

Often complaining; suggesting a complaint in expression; fretful, whining.

Etymology

From Old French querelos, from Late Latin querulōsus, from Latin querulus, from queror (“I complain”).

Example Sentences

• "“Nay, you said as much before,” said the querulous old man, “and yet I was put forth from Kinross, and pillaged by troopers on the road.—[…]”"
• ""But how am I to obtain such treaty?" asked Monsieur, in a querulous tone."
• "The nights were now cold, gemmed with a multitude of bright stars, uncanny with the querulous wail of coyotes and the occasional deep voices of wolves."

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