querulous

Meanings

• adjective

  Given to finding fault or complaining continually.

  - "His querulous behavior made it difficult for us to enjoy the party."
  - "Despite her querulous nature, she managed to keep a positive attitude."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with querulous
curious , furious , miserable

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Variants

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querulous , querulously , querulousness , querulousnesses

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Forms

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querulously, querulousness

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Etymology

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From the Latin querrulus, meaning 'grumbling' or 'murmuring'.

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Trivia

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1. Querulous is a rare word that is not commonly used in everyday conversation.

2. The word querulous is often used in medical contexts to describe someone who is excessively critical or complaining about their health.

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Related Concepts

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1. complaining: Querulous is related to the concept of complaining, as someone who is querulous is always finding fault or expressing dissatisfaction.

2. grumbling: Querulous is also related to the concept of grumbling, as someone who is querulous is often expressing their dissatisfaction in a low, rumbling voice.

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Culture

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Querulous is often used to describe someone who is excessively critical or complaining. In literature, the querulous character can add tension and conflict to a story.

How to Memorize "querulous"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a person constantly complaining or finding fault. Imagine their negative attitude and the impact it has on those around them.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word querulous with the image of a stormy sea, with waves of complaints and criticism constantly crashing against the shore.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember the phrase 'Querulous is for complainers' to help memorize the meaning of the word.

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