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
Rather than being an insecure bumbler with whom we sympathize, Thomas comes across as a shrill, jealous whiner.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 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
I saw a whiner who ripped teammates and demanded a trade.
From Seattle Times • Feb. 10, 2020
I thought of discussing the fighting with Dad, but I didn’t want to sound like a whiner.
From "The Glass Castle" by Jeannette Walls
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
