Whiner: meaning, definitions and examples

Commonly used informally to describe someone who consistently complains in a childish or annoying way.

• Stop being such a whiner and just do your homework.

Used in both formal and informal contexts to denote someone who frequently voices grievances. It doesn't necessarily carry the same childish connotation as 'whiner'.

• The complainer expressed dissatisfaction with the new office policies.

Commonly used in British and Australian English, often to describe someone who complains in a tiresome or whining manner. It has a slightly negative connotation.

• All he does is whinge about the weather.

Primarily used in British English to describe someone who complains continually in a gloomy or pessimistic manner.

• He's such a moaner, always focusing on the negative aspects of everything.

Repeated word, description already provided above.

Describes someone who complains quietly, often in a low voice, and usually about ongoing issues.

• He’s known as the office grumbler, always mumbling about something.
• She’s a real grumbler when it comes to early meetings.

Common in British English, describes someone who complains in a grumpy, often irritable manner.

• He’s always the grouser in the group, pointing out what’s wrong with the plan.
• We can always count on her to be the grouser about team decisions.

Also more common in British English, used to describe someone who complains continuously and annoyingly.

• He’s a persistent moaner, never satisfied with anything.
• The neighbors are such moaners; they’re always complaining about the noise.