querulousness
querulousness — noun
1. a habit of complaining often in a whining, irritated way about things that are n
a habit of complaining often in a whining, irritated way about things that are not very important
Mauricio's querulousness about the hotel tested the group's patience all week.
collocation: querulousness about [something]
A note of querulousness crept into Linh's voice as the meeting dragged on.
collocation: a note of querulousness
The children's querulousness faded after their grandmother offered them cold lemonade.
Takeshi caught his own querulousness on the recording and cringed at the sound.
Such querulousness surprised everyone, since Jisoo was known for staying calm.
- peevishness
more old-fashioned; emphasises irritable mood over the act of complaining
- petulance
suggests childish or immature sulking rather than verbal complaints
- grumpiness
informal; a general bad mood that may or may not involve complaining aloud
- irritability
broader term for being easily annoyed; does not imply verbal expression
- cheerfulness
a positive, easygoing disposition
- equanimity
calm acceptance of circumstances without complaint
- stoicism
enduring difficulty without voicing dissatisfaction
文法句型
querulousness + about + topic
用法筆記
Describes a persistent disposition, not a single complaint. The word implies petty or trivial grievances rather than serious protests.