Geraldine Brooks

When I write a word in English, a simple one, such as, say, 'chief,' I have unwittingly ushered a querulous horde into the room. The Roman legionary is there, shaking his cap, or head, and Andy Capp is there, slouching in his signature working man's headgear.

Australian Journalist

Nicholas Soames

It is often quite impossible to gauge the mood of the Chamber in advance, particularly on big occasions. One moment, it is relaxed and good-humoured; at the next, it can be angry and querulous, and the House in this mood can be a formidable arena.

British Politician

Victor Banerjee

We Bengalis are querulous, arrogant, oversensitive and far, far too emotional. We cry too often and laugh too hard. We wave our passions like bright flags. Calcutta is our city.

Indian Actor

William Petty

That some are poorer than others, ever was and ever will be: And that many are naturally querulous and envious, is an Evil as old as the World.

English Economist

Querulous usually implies someone is irritating or difficult to please.

Negative Connotation

Use 'querulous' to describe a tone full of complaints and annoyance.

Emotional Tone

Describing someone as 'querulous' may signal that they're hard to interact with.

Querulous

Being complaining in a petulant or whining manner.

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