querulous

Example Sentences

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Edward, a World War I veteran, is a querulous man who’s canceled all seasonal festivities at his home.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 19, 2025

But were senior party figures to try this, Mr. Johnson might threaten to call a snap general election, preferring his chances of winning a contest among voters to one among his querulous lawmakers.

From New York Times • Jun. 7, 2022

As for his querulous domestic exceptionalism, you’d think they were the first parents ever to get properly ill in possession of children.

From The Guardian • May 26, 2020

The version she released was much more ambitious, her dramatic vocal performance propelled by querulous strings and surging synths.

From BBC • Dec. 20, 2019

“Aren’t you even going to punish me?” he inquired with querulous surprise.

From "Catch-22" by Joseph Heller