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

The Dodgers officially opened their doors for the 2026 season Saturday, holding an annual Dodgerfest that has sent a clear message to a landscape of whiners.

From Los Angeles Times

It's a familiar rhetorical move of his to paint his victims as whiners.

From Salon

Tom Brady sure seemed “protected” by the refs, but he was also a world-class whiner.

From Los Angeles Times

Look, he’s everything our mothers told us not to be: a bully, braggart, whiner, liar and name-caller.

From Los Angeles Times

“Because you can’t disagree with a good story, little monk. No one likes a whiner.”

From Literature

Related Words

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