querulous
Example Sentences
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If so, why?—Evelyn’s narrative takes on a querulous, panicking tone.
From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 9, 2025
Snarky and sometimes rude, the verse drama tells of a querulous prince stepping anxiously into the spotlight.
From New York Times • Sep. 22, 2022
Fiennes shows us the conceit, followed by the querulous selfishness, with which Göth briefly wrestles with the idea that he might actually want to be good.
From The Guardian • Jan. 28, 2021
The version she released was much more ambitious, her dramatic vocal performance propelled by querulous strings and surging synths.
From BBC • Dec. 20, 2019
“Then what do you call it?” inquired the queen, querulous.
From "Strange the Dreamer" by Laini Taylor
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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.