whiny
Example Sentences
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I don’t say this because it will seem whiny, although it probably will.
From MarketWatch • May 20, 2026
And Ms. Millonzi wisely avoids turning Roderigo into an overly whiny and dim dupe.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 3, 2026
The stream of implementation emails is so whiny and ridiculous it should be funny.
From Slate • Feb. 3, 2025
He speaks in a nasally tone that sounds whiny even when he is sincere.
From Salon • Oct. 1, 2024
I could tell by the wrinkled brow and whiny tone that he was bothered by the fact that Fiona was doing my makeup.
From "The Line Tender" by Kate Allen
