whimpery
Making small cries
Whimpery describes sounds, voices, or behavior characterized by whimpering—weak, plaintive, and slightly pathetic.
A whimpery tone suggests someone on the verge of tears or complaint.
The word carries a dismissive edge, implying the subject lacks resilience: Stop being so whimpery about it.
Convulsive weeping
- sniffleNasal inhalation when congested
- mewlCry weakly, softly
- plaintiveSounding sad, sorrowful
- pitifulArousing sorrowful contempt
feeble · quavering · tremulous · sniveling · blubbering · weepy · tearful · mournful
Easily broken or damaged
- helplessUnable to act independently
- defenselessWithout means to resist
- coweringShrinking in fear
- timidLacking courage or confidence
meek · feeble · delicate · sensitive · wounded · trembling · shrinking · fearful
sob
Convulsive weeping
pitiful · feeble · quavering · tremulous · sniveling · blubbering · weepy · tearful · mournful · keening
fragile
Easily broken or damaged
- helplessUnable to act independently
- defenselessWithout means to resist
- coweringShrinking in fear
timid · meek · feeble · delicate · sensitive · wounded · trembling · shrinking · fearful · submissive
whiny
Inclined to complain
- naggingPersistent bothering or complaining
- grumblingMuttering in discontent
- snivelingTearful, pitiful complaining
fussing · bellyaching · moaning · griping · carping · peevish · querulous · petulant · fretful · discontented
babyish
Immature in behavior
fussy · clingy · needy · immature · spoiled · bratty · sulky · tantrum · coddled · dependent
whimperystoic
Uncomplaining endurer of hardship
composed · unflappable · impassive · self-possessed · unemotional
whimperycommanding
Exerting strong authority
assertive · bold · forceful · thunderous · booming
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