What is another word for whining?

Pronunciation: [wˈa͡ɪnɪŋ] (IPA)

Whining is a common behavior in people that is often seen as annoying and frustrating. It is the act of complaining or moaning in a high-pitched, irritating manner. Some synonyms for whining include: complaining, grumbling, griping, moaning, murmuring, whimpering, grizzling, fretting, kvetching, and bellyaching. These words are often used interchangeably to describe someone who is expressing dissatisfaction or frustration in an unpleasant tone. It is important to note that while these words have similar meanings, they may also have slightly different connotations. For example, complaining implies a verbal expression of unhappiness while grumbling suggests a quieter, more muttering form of discontent.

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Usage examples for Whining

From time to time from beyond the rocks scattered here and there came the piteous whining of jackals.
"In Desert and Wilderness"
Henryk Sienkiewicz
This was accompanied by the whining of jackals and by various other voices in which could be recognized uneasiness and fright before something which under the cover of darkness threatened every living being in the wilderness.
"In Desert and Wilderness"
Henryk Sienkiewicz
"Best friend I've got," he finished, with a whining note in his voice.
"Lonesome Land"
B. M. Bower

Famous quotes with Whining

  • A little less complaint and whining, and a little more dogged work and manly striving, would do us more credit than a thousand civil rights bills.
    W. E. B. Du Bois
  • Firmness in enduring and exertion is a character I always wish to possess. I have always despised the whining yelp of complaint and cowardly resolve.
    Robert Burns
  • So my answer is, YES, everyone can find a hedgehog concept. If these companies can do it, anyone can do it. And anybody who says they can't is simply whining.
    James Collins
  • I am two fools, I know, for loving, and for saying so in whining poetry.
    John Donne
  • The tendency to whining and complaining may be taken as the surest sign symptom of little souls and inferior intellects.
    Lord Jeffrey

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