wailer
/ˈweɪlər/
NOUN
1. A person who cries or laments
A person who expresses grief, sorrow, or emotional distress through loud or prolonged crying.
1.1. A person crying loudly from grief
Someone who cries, sobs, or makes prolonged mournful sounds, especially during bereavement or emotional suffering.
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Examples
- At the funeral, a lone wailer expressed the community's grief with heart-wrenching cries.
- The mournful sound of a distant wailer echoed through the night.
Related Words
- mourner
- bereaved person
- lamenter
- crybaby
1.2. A person who complains persistently
Someone who repeatedly expresses dissatisfaction, irritation, or grievances, often in an exaggerated or tiresome manner.
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Examples
- The office wailer constantly complained about even the smallest changes.
- Everyone grew tired of the habitual wailer who criticized every decision.
Related Words
- malcontent
- fusspot
- fussbudget
- grump
- crybaby
NOUN
2. A person or thing producing a mournful sound
Someone or something that produces a prolonged, loud, or mournful wailing noise.
2.1. A source of eerie or mournful cries
A person, animal, or sound-producing force that makes prolonged, haunting cries or howling noises.
Synonyms
- howler
- moaner
- screamer
Examples
- In the haunted forest, a ghostly wailer emerged, its mournful cries frightening the travelers.
- As the storm intensified, the wind became a relentless wailer, howling through the ship's rigging.
Related Words
- howling wind
- siren
- spectral figure
- lament