wailers
/ˈweɪlərz/
NOUN
1. People who cry or lament loudly
People who express grief, sorrow, or emotional distress through prolonged, loud, or mournful cries.
1.1. People mourning or expressing grief
People who make loud, prolonged cries or sing mournful songs to express sorrow, particularly during funerals or traditional mourning ceremonies.
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- The funeral procession was accompanied by a group of mournful wailers, their haunting cries filling the air with sorrow.
- In the ancient ritual, the village elders appointed skilled wailers to sing melancholic songs during the ceremony.
Related Words
- bereaved
- grievers
- funeral attendants
- lamentation
- mourning
NOUN
2. People who complain persistently
People who repeatedly express dissatisfaction, annoyance, or grievances, often in a loud, emotional, or tiresome manner.
2.1. Habitual complainers
People who frequently grumble, criticize, or voice complaints about circumstances, problems, or perceived inconveniences.
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Examples
- The office was full of wailers who complained about every change in the company's policies.
- The manager grew tired of the constant objections raised by the habitual wailers.
Related Words
- malcontents
- crybabies
- fusspots
- pessimists
- naysayers