Querulous
(adjective)
- Constantly complaining or grumbling in a petulant or dissatisfied manner.
- Having a tendency to complain or grumble excessively.
- Expressing complaints or dissatisfaction in a peevish or whiney tone.
Origin:
Late 16th century: from latin querulus "complaining", from queri "to complain".
Examples:
- The querulous customer was never satisfied and always had a complaint.
- The querulous old man was known for his grumbling and complaining.
- The querulous tone of the employee made it difficult for others to work with him.
- The querulous voice of the child made it clear that he was unhappy about something.
- The querulous behavior of the patient made it hard for the doctor to diagnose the problem.