whiner

Example Sentences

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Although the Goldenblatts very much exemplify the ideal marriage even now, Charlotte's resumption of her career temporarily transforms her doting husband into a gigantic whiner.

From Salon • Aug. 25, 2023

Could someone please remind Mr. Cronin that John Wooden was not a whiner.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 5, 2021

It made me realize that I’m a negative, hateful whiner too.

From Slate • Jan. 24, 2021

“I’m a whiner by nature, so every week, after the first couple, I was like, oh, I’ve got to get down there,” Janovitz says.

From Washington Post • Jul. 9, 2020

Dad thought I was a whiner and a procrastinator, which made him exasperated and annoyed.

From "Courage to Soar" by Simone Biles