Whiner: meaning, definitions and examples
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whiner
[ ˈwaɪnər ]
in a negative context
A person who complains constantly, especially in a high-pitched or irritating voice. Whiners often focus on their own problems and difficulties, seeking sympathy and attention from others.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- He's such a whiner, always complaining about everything.
- Stop being such a whiner and try to find solutions to your problems.
informal
A person who expresses dissatisfaction or annoyance about something in a persistent or irritating manner, often without taking action to resolve the issue.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- She's known as the office whiner because she's always grumbling about something.
- Don't be a whiner, take action to change what's bothering you.
Translations
Translations of the word "whiner" in other languages:
🇵🇹 reclamão
🇮🇳 रोने वाला
🇩🇪 Nörgler
🇮🇩 pengeluh
🇺🇦 скаржник
🇵🇱 maruder
🇯🇵 不平屋
🇫🇷 plaignard
🇪🇸 quejica
🇹🇷 mızmız
🇰🇷 불평하는 사람
🇸🇦 المتذمر
🇨🇿 stěžovatel
🇸🇰 sťažovateľ
🇨🇳 抱怨者
🇸🇮 pritožnik
🇮🇸 kvartari
🇰🇿 шағымданушы
🇬🇪 მოტივტივე
🇦🇿 şikayətçi
🇲🇽 quejica
Word origin
The word 'whiner' originated in the early 20th century as a combination of 'whine' (to complain in a feeble or petulant way) and the suffix '-er' (denoting a person associated with an action or quality). It has been used to describe individuals who constantly express dissatisfaction or annoy others with their complaints.