querulous
UK/'kwerulәs/US
GREC2
Definitions
adj.
Habitually complaining; having a fretful or whining manner.
爱抱怨的，爱发牢骚的
Root Breakdown
Root-derivedquerulroot
+
ousfull of, having the quality of
=querulous
Common Collocations
- 1.querulous tone抱怨的语气
- 2.querulous voice嘟囔的声音
- 3.[querulous manner]爱发牢骚的态度
- 4.[grow querulous]变得烦躁爱抱怨
Example Sentences
- 1.
The querulous old man complained about the noise every single day.
- 2.
Her querulous tone made it difficult for colleagues to approach her with feedback.
- 3.
The child grew querulous after missing his afternoon nap.