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.

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Etymology

Origin of whiner

whine + -er ¹ ( def. )

Example Sentences

A 1953 article in Sport magazine titled "Why They Boo Jackie Robinson" described the second baseman as "combative," "emotional" and "calculating," as well as a "pop-off," a "whiner," a "showboat" and a "troublemaker."

From Salon • May 14, 2022

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

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 5, 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

Ordinarily, Paul was neither troubled nor troublesome—not a whiner, ever.

From "In Cold Blood" by Truman Capote

Related Words

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