Whiniest: meaning, definitions and examples
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whiniest
[ ˈhwaɪniəst ]
describing a person
The term 'whiniest' refers to a person who tends to complain or express dissatisfaction in a complaining manner. This can denote a level of pettiness or petulance in their complaints. It is often used to describe someone who is overly sensitive or difficult to please.
Synonyms
complaining, fussy, grumbling, petulant.
Examples of usage
- He's the whiniest kid in the class.
- Stop being the whiniest in the group.
- She has the whiniest attitude about everything.
- I can't stand the whiniest arguments during meetings.
Translations
Translations of the word "whiniest" in other languages:
🇵🇹 o mais chorão
🇮🇳 सबसे बड़बोला
🇩🇪 der nörgeligste
🇮🇩 paling mengeluh
🇺🇦 найскаржливіший
🇵🇱 najbardziej marudny
🇯🇵 最も泣き言を言う
🇫🇷 le plus plaintif
🇪🇸 el más llorón
🇹🇷 en çok yakınan
🇰🇷 가장 투덜거리는
🇸🇦 الأكثر تذمرًا
🇨🇿 nejvíce nespokojený
🇸🇰 najviac frfľavý
🇨🇳 最爱抱怨的
🇸🇮 najbolj mrmrajoč
🇮🇸 mest kvarta
🇰🇿 ең көп шағымданатын
🇬🇪 ყველაზე ჩხუბი
🇦🇿 ən çox şikayət edən
🇲🇽 el más llorón
Etymology
The word 'whiny' comes from 'whine', which is a word that has Old English origins, specifically from the word 'hwīnan', meaning 'to make a sound', referencing the eerie sounds akin to a complaint or a lament. The adjective 'whiny' describes someone who makes these sounds often, and the superlative form 'whiniest' characterizes someone as the most prone to whining. This term emerged in the early 20th century, reflecting how individuals may express dissatisfaction in an irritating and overly dramatic fashion, which has been a notable behavior in various social settings.