sniveller
One who whimpers
A sniveller is someone who whines, complains tearfully, or speaks in a weak, self-pitying manner.
The word carries contempt—it suggests someone who cries or protests without dignity: Stop being such a sniveller and face the consequences.
Also spelled sniveler.
Habitual fault-finder
- moanerOne who grumbles habitually
- whingerHabitual complainer
- bellyacherHabitual complainer
- crybabyHabitual complainer who weeps
sniffler · blubberer · kvetch · faultfinder · carper · malcontent · grouch · sourpuss
Arousing scornful pity
- feebleWeak and ineffective
- spinelessLacking courage or resolve
- cowardlyWithout bravery or nerve
- timidLacking courage or confidence
meek · helpless · craven · faint-hearted · milksop · weakling · submissive · ineffectual
Inclined to cry
- sobbingConvulsive crying aloud
- snifflingRepeated nasal inhalation
- blubberingCrying noisily and uncontrollably
- tearyHaving watery eyes
whimpering · mewling · bawling · crying · wailing · lachrymose · simpering · bleating
Deserving strong disrespect
- pitifulArousing sorrowful contempt
- wretchedExtremely unhappy or unfortunate
- despicableMorally worthless, beneath regard
- sorryExpressing regret or apology
disgraceful · deplorable · shameful · disdainful · scornful · sneering · dismissive
grumbler
Habitual fault-finder
- moanerOne who grumbles habitually
- whingerHabitual complainer
- bellyacherHabitual complainer
crybaby · sniffler · blubberer · kvetch · faultfinder · carper · malcontent · grouch · sourpuss · fusspot
pathetic
Arousing scornful pity
timid · meek · helpless · craven · faint-hearted · milksop · weakling · submissive · ineffectual · pushover
weepy
Inclined to cry
- sobbingConvulsive crying aloud
- snifflingRepeated nasal inhalation
- blubberingCrying noisily and uncontrollably
teary · whimpering · mewling · bawling · crying · wailing · lachrymose · simpering · bleating
contemptible
Deserving strong disrespect
- pitifulArousing sorrowful contempt
- wretchedExtremely unhappy or unfortunate
- despicableMorally worthless, beneath regard
sorry · disgraceful · deplorable · shameful · disdainful · scornful · sneering · dismissive