querulous

The word “querulous” has 3 syllables: quer-u-lous

It's pronounced as /ˈkwɛrələs/


What is synonym and antonym for querulous?

In the thesaurus, “querulous” has 8 synonyms and 14 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for querulous along with examples of usage in sentences.


Synonyms for querulous

  • crabby
  • displeased
  • dissatisfied
  • grouchy
  • grumpy
  • irritable
  • nervous
  • restless

Antonyms for querulous

  • affable
  • agreeable
  • amiable
  • forbearing
  • genial
  • good-humored
  • good-natured
  • gracious
  • long-suffering
  • patient
  • stoic
  • stoical
  • tolerant
  • uncomplaining

Meanings of querulous

  • adjective
    1. Often complaining; suggesting a complaint in expression; fretful, whining.

Example Sentences

  • Despite his best efforts to remain calm, his querulous tone betrayed his frustration.
  • The child's querulous complaints about the long car ride echoed throughout the vehicle.
  • Her querulous demeanor made it challenging to have a productive conversation with her.
  • The querulous customer demanded to speak to the manager about the service.
  • The politician's querulous remarks only served to further divide the audience.

On this page you'll find 22 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to querulous, such as: affable, agreeable, amiable, crabby, displeased, dissatisfied, forbearing.

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