sniveler
One who whimpers
A sniveler is someone who whines, complains, or cries in a weak, self-pitying way.
The word carries contempt—snivelers don't have real grievances, they just can't handle ordinary difficulties: Stop being such a sniveler and get on with it.
The term evokes the literal image of someone with a runny nose from crying.
Also spelled sniveller.
Habitual fault-finder
- whingerHabitual complainer
- bellyacherHabitual complainer
- crybabyHabitual complainer who weeps
- faultfinderOne who criticizes constantly
carper · fusspot · malcontent · murmurer · nitpicker · kvetch · sourpuss · grouch
Person lacking bravery
- weaklingFeeble person
- milksopFeeble, unassertive person
- wimpTimid, feeble person
- pushoverEasily defeated opponent
spineless · timid · feeble · pathetic · pitiful · meek · cringing · groveling
One harmed by another
- martyrVictim for beliefs
- moperHabitually gloomy person
- brooderHeated shelter for chicks
- wallowerOne who indulges gloom
dejected · forlorn · melancholic · hand-wringing · woeful · inconsolable
Arousing scornful pity
- contemptibleDeserving strong disrespect
- despicableMorally worthless, beneath regard
- pitiableDeserving sympathetic sorrow
- loathsomeArousing intense disgust
wretched · groveling · cringing · fawning · obsequious · servile · toadying
grumbler
Habitual fault-finder
- whingerHabitual complainer
- bellyacherHabitual complainer
- crybabyHabitual complainer who weeps
faultfinder · carper · fusspot · malcontent · murmurer · nitpicker · kvetch · sourpuss · grouch · crab
coward
Person lacking bravery
pushover · spineless · timid · feeble · pathetic · pitiful · meek · cringing · groveling · bootlicker
victim
One harmed by another
wallower · dejected · forlorn · melancholic · hand-wringing · woeful · inconsolable
pathetic
Arousing scornful pity
- contemptibleDeserving strong disrespect
- despicableMorally worthless, beneath regard
- pitiableDeserving sympathetic sorrow
loathsome · wretched · groveling · cringing · fawning · obsequious · servile · toadying
- sycophantssycophant, sycophants, toady, toadies, bootlicker
- Complainerscomplainers, whiners, grumblers, gripers, moaners
- cowardscoward, chicken, wimp, milquetoast, poltroon
- grumpsgrouch, grump, curmudgeon, sourpuss, crank
snivelerstoic
Uncomplaining endurer of hardship
stalwart · tough guy · pillar of strength · rock · stiff upper lip
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