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Term: Querulous

Description

Querulous is an adjective used to describe someone who is characterized by constant complaining, whining, or being overly critical. It refers to a person who tends to find fault or often expresses dissatisfaction about trivial matters.

Senses and Usages

Sense 1: Whining or Complaining

In this sense, querulous is used to describe a person or their behavior when they are constantly expressing complaints or grievances.

Example sentence: The querulous customer berated the waiter for the smallest mistake in his order.

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Sense 2: Being Critical or Fault-finding

This sense of querulous refers to someone who habitually finds fault and criticizes others.

Example sentence: Sandra's querulous nature often strains her relationships, as she constantly nitpicks at her friends and family.

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Sense 3: Annoying or Irritating

In this sense, querulous is used to describe someone or something that is irritating or bothersome due to their constant complaining.

Example sentence: The querulous sound of the dripping faucet kept me awake all night.

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