querulously

Examples

• All

• "Well, what better way to protect against a lightning bolt?" Lester Crisp demanded querulously.

  Fiction book (1999)

• "You're late," he said querulously, tapping his foot impatiently.

• "I could swear," said the man querulously, "that those guys were talking some sort of Russian."

  Fiction book (2000)

• "Leave me alone," she said querulously.

  Fiction book (1994)

• "I don't see what good will come from all this," Begamon began querulously.

  Fiction book (1991)

• She looked around the living room, which was strewn with presents and birthday wrappings, and said querulously, "Did everyone here bring you a present but me?" Lindsay was embarrassed.

  Fiction book (1995)

• "I wish nothing of the sort," Sir Henry added querulously as he crossed his arms in frustration.

• "Leave me alone," she said querulously, her voice rising in irritation.

Synonyms

I

irritably

vsquerulously

8 4.1

In an annoyed or impatient way

is more focused on complaining or whining as a manner

P

petulantly

vsquerulously

2 8.1

In a childish, annoyed way that shows impatience

is more vocal complaining or whining rather than sulky behaviour

T

testily

vsquerulously

1 7.6

In a short angry way that shows you are annoyed

is more ongoing complaining and whining rather than brief irritation

P

peevishly

vsquerulously

1 8.1

In an annoyed, grumpy way

is more whining and complaining in tone than childish irritation

H

huffily

vsquerulously

1 7.8

To act in an annoyed or offended way

is more prolonged whining or complaining rather than brief offence

C

complainingly

vsquerulously

3.9

In a way that shows you are unhappy or annoyed

is more a whining or querulous tone rather than just complaining

G

grumblingly

vsquerulously

6.3

In a low, complaining way that shows you are unhappy

is more a high, persistent whining expression of annoyance

H

huffingly

vsquerulously

7.7

In an annoyed way that shows irritation or anger

is more continuous whining or complaining rather than a single huff

I

irritatedly

vsquerulously

3.9

In an annoyed and impatient way

is more about expressing complaint and whining rather than mere annoyance

V

vexedly

vsquerulously

8.8

In an annoyed or frustrated way

is more the act of complaining or whining about displeasure

D

discontentedly

vsquerulously

7.4

In a way that shows someone is unhappy or not satisfied

is more an active complaining or whining manner than mere discontent

Antonyms

U

uncomplainingly

1 7.0

Acts calmly and patiently while accepting hard things without protest

How Complaining

querulously

1 9.4

complainingly

3.9

Surface Forms

Morphology

Etymology