Querulous: meaning, pronunciation and examples
Querulous adjective. Complaining in a whining, peevish way.
How to say it
KWER-uh-lus/ˈkwɛrʊləs/
3 syllables, stressed on the first (KWER).
Querulous in a sentence
A querulous voice from the back asked, again, when the coach would stop.
The querulous old cat yowls at every change to its routine.
Similar and opposite
Similar:
- whiny
- peevish
- petulant
- grumbling
Opposite:
- uncomplaining
- cheerful
Where querulous comes from
From Latin queri, to complain.
Test yourself
Which word fills the gap?
The _____ old cat yowls at every change to its routine.
- fastidious
- querulous
- imperious
Show the answer
querulous: The querulous old cat yowls at every change to its routine.