snivellers

Those who whimper

Snivellers are people who whine, complain tearfully, or speak in a weak, self-pitying manner.

The word carries contempt for those who cry or gripe without real cause: The coach had no patience for snivellers who couldn't handle criticism.

Also spelled snivelers.

complainer

whiner

Habitual vocal complainer

kvetcher · crybaby · griper · faultfinder · carper · malcontent · fusspot · nitpicker · grouser · sourpuss

contemptible

weakling

Feeble person

poltroon · wimp · pushover · spineless · feeble · pathetic · pitiable · wretched · despicable · contemptible

Opposites
emotional composure

snivellersstoics

Uncomplaining hardship bearers

stalwarts · ice queens · poker faces · cool heads

fortitude and resilience

snivellersheroes

Admired courageous figures

stalwarts · brave souls · fighters · warriors · troopers

dignity in expression

snivellerscomplainants

Those lodging formal grievances

protesters

Family

sniveller

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Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Negative · Everyday, not technical · Rated G