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querulous

IPA pronunciation: /ˈkwer.jə.ləs/

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Russian meaning

Жалующийся, ворчливый

English definition

Complaining in a petulant or whining manner.

Example

His querulous tone did not engender sympathy from the examination proctor.

Collocations

querulous voice
querulous complaints
sound querulous

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