querulously

• Adverb, das eine wehleidige, klagende oder nörgelnde Art beschreibt, etwas zu sagen oder zu tun. Es drückt einen jammernden oder missmutig-unzufriedenen Ton aus.

An adverb describing the manner of speaking or acting in a complaining, petulant, or irritable way. It conveys a tone of whining or grumbling discontent.

1. In a complaining mannerC2formal

   In a way that expresses complaints or dissatisfaction, often in a whining or irritable tone.

   Wehleidig

   • 'Why do I always have to do the dishes?' she asked querulously.
   • He spoke querulously about the poor service at the restaurant.
   • The old man querulously demanded to see the manager.

   Synonymefretfullypeevishlypetulantlyplaintively

   Antonymeagreeablycheerfullycontentedlygood-naturedlypleasantly