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- [kwer-uh-luh s, kwer-yuh-]
- /ˈkwɛr ə ləs, ˈkwɛr yə-/
- /ˈkwer.ʊ.ləs/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [kwer-uh-luh s, kwer-yuh-]
- /ˈkwɛr ə ləs, ˈkwɛr yə-/
Definitions of querulous word
- adjective querulous full of complaints; complaining. 1
- adjective querulous characterized by or uttered in complaint; peevish: a querulous tone; constant querulous reminders of things to be done. 1
- noun querulous Complaining in a petulant or whining manner. 1
- adjective querulous Someone who is querulous often complains about things. 0
- adjective querulous inclined to make whining or peevish complaints 0
- adjective querulous characterized by or proceeding from a complaining fretful attitude or disposition 0
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Origin of querulous
First appearance:
before 1490 One of the 26% oldest English words
1490-1500; < Latin querulus, equivalent to quer(ī) to complain + -ulus -ulous
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Parts of speech for Querulous
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
querulous popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 65% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for querulous
adjective querulous
- critical — If a person is critical or in a critical condition in hospital, they are seriously ill.
- complaining — to express dissatisfaction, pain, uneasiness, censure, resentment, or grief; find fault: He complained constantly about the noise in the corridor.
- difficult — not easily or readily done; requiring much labor, skill, or planning to be performed successfully; hard: a difficult job.
- carping — tending to make petty complaints; fault-finding
- fussy — excessively busy with trifles; anxious or particular about petty details.
Antonyms for querulous
adjective querulous
- equable — (of a person) not easily disturbed or angered; calm and even-tempered.
- good-natured — having or showing a pleasant, kindly disposition; amiable: a warm, good-natured person.
- cheerful — Someone who is cheerful is happy and shows this in their behaviour.
- easy-going — calm and unworried; relaxed and rather casual: an easygoing person.
- happy — delighted, pleased, or glad, as over a particular thing: to be happy to see a person.
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