What does the word querulous mean?

"Querulous" means complaining in a petulant or whining manner. It suggests a persistent and often irritable complaining, often about trivial matters.

Here are some synonyms for querulous:

* Grumbling

* Whining

* Petulant

* Cantankerous

* Fretful

Here are some examples of how you might use the word "querulous" in a sentence:

* "The old man sat on the park bench, muttering querulous complaints about the noisy children."

* "Her querulous voice was getting on everyone's nerves."

* "The querulous tone of his letter made it clear he wasn't happy with the situation."