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whiner

American  
[hwahy-ner, wahy-] / ˈʰwaɪ nər, waɪ- /

noun

  1. someone who complains a lot, especially in a peevish, self-pitying manner or tone.

    Being a whiner at work just makes you look petty, childish, and untrustworthy.


Etymology

Origin of whiner

whine + -er 1 ( def. )

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

And at the same time, I know I’m being an entitled whiner because there are people out there who are afraid they’re literally going to die, and I’m over here crying because of cancelled dreams.

From Slate ● Apr. 5, 2020

I’m no pleader or whiner, but I found myself making those sounds at Big Ma in Korvettes department store on school shopping day.

From "P.S. Be Eleven" by Rita Williams-Garcia

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