whiney
Prone to grumbling
Whiney is a variant spelling of whiny, meaning inclined to whine or complain in a high-pitched, irritating manner: Stop being so whiney about it.
The spelling with an e is less common but acceptable.
Both forms describe someone whose complaints seem excessive or grating: a whiney kid, a whiney tone of voice.
Muttering in discontent
- moaningProlonged sound of distress
- gripingVoicing persistent complaints
- whimperingCrying weakly, softly
- bleatingCrying like sheep
carping · fussing · lamenting · kvetching · whingeing · bemoaning · bellyaching · sniveling
Ill-mannered like children
- petulantChildishly bad-tempered
- sulkyMoody and silently resentful
- poutySullen in expression
- spoiledRuined or overindulged
immature · juvenile · infantile · fussy · babyish · tantrum · puerile · crybaby
High in frequency
- squeakyHigh-pitched and grating
- nasalOf the nose
- gratingCrossed bars or harsh
- shrillHigh-pitched and harsh
piercing · droning · keening · reedy · thin · strident · irritating · earsplitting
Causing boredom or annoyance
- tediousBoring through length
- irksomeCausing mild frustration
- exasperatingIntensely irritating
- aggravatingCausing irritation or worsening
unbearable · insufferable · obnoxious · trying · wearisome · grating · off-putting · bothersome
Never pausing or stopping
- relentlessContinuing without pause
- unrelentingRefusing to let up
- constantFixed, unvarying quantity
- endlessWithout termination or boundary
nonstop · continual · repetitive · droning · never-ending · nagging · badgering · pestering
grumbling
Muttering in discontent
- moaningProlonged sound of distress
- gripingVoicing persistent complaints
- whimperingCrying weakly, softly
bleating · carping · fussing · lamenting · kvetching · whingeing · bemoaning · bellyaching · sniveling · grousing
bratty
Ill-mannered like children
spoiled · immature · juvenile · infantile · fussy · babyish · tantrum · puerile · crybaby · needy
high-pitched
High in frequency
shrill · piercing · droning · keening · reedy · thin · strident · irritating · earsplitting · screechy
tiresome
Causing boredom or annoyance
- tediousBoring through length
- irksomeCausing mild frustration
- exasperatingIntensely irritating
aggravating · unbearable · insufferable · obnoxious · trying · wearisome · grating · off-putting · bothersome · vexing
incessant
Never pausing or stopping
- relentlessContinuing without pause
- unrelentingRefusing to let up
- constantFixed, unvarying quantity
endless · nonstop · continual · repetitive · droning · never-ending · nagging · badgering · pestering · unceasing
whineyuncomplaining
Not expressing dissatisfaction
stoic · long-suffering · forbearing · cheerful · patient
whineycheerful
Pleasantly bright in mood
upbeat · positive · optimistic · good-natured · sunny
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