whingy

Prone to grumbling

Whingy means prone to whining or complaining in a petulant, childish way.

Chiefly British and Australian: Stop being so whingy about the weather.

The word carries more irritation than sympathetic—someone whingy isn't suffering nobly but making a fuss.

Also spelled whingey.

complaining

whining

Prolonged nasal complaining

griping · bellyaching · kvetching · carping · querulous · discontented · dissatisfied · lamenting · bemoaning · sniveling

childish

petulant

Childishly bad-tempered

juvenile · puerile · babyish · spoiled · tantrum · fretful · cranky · pouty · needy · demanding

annoying

irritating

Causing mild frustration

exasperating · irksome · wearisome · aggravating · trying · bothersome · vexing · insufferable · droning · nettlesome

voice

nasal

Of the nose

shrill · piercing · droning · monotonous · plaintive · keening · mewling · simpering · bleating · wheedling

Opposites
emotional disposition and complaint tendency

whingyuncomplaining

Not expressing dissatisfaction

cheerful · good-natured · easygoing · genial · upbeat

resilience and fortitude

whingystoic

Uncomplaining endurer of hardship

uncomplaining · tough · hardy · resilient · long-suffering

Phrases
Family

whinge, whinger, whinging, whinged, whingers

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Timeless · Abstract · Negative · Everyday, not technical · Rated G