querulously
Adverb: - In a complaining or whining manner: Describes an action done with a tone of petulant dissatisfaction, often characterized by frequent, trivial complaints. - In a peevish or fretful way: Indicates a manner that is easily irritated, especially by unimportant things, and expresses this irritation through voice or behavior.
The adverb "querulously" modifies a verb to describe how an action, typically speaking, is performed. It conveys a specific, negative emotional tone.
Modifying a verb of speaking: "Why do I always have to do it?" she asked querulously. (This shows she asked in a complaining, whiny tone.) He querulously demanded to know why his request had been ignored. (This indicates his demand was made with a fretful, peevish attitude.)
Modifying other actions: The child tugged querulously at his mother's sleeve, wanting to leave. (The action of tugging is done with a whining, dissatisfied manner.) She sighed querulously, unhappy with the slow service. (The sigh is characterized by peevishness.)
- Literary or descriptive use: Often used in narrative writing to vividly convey a character's irritable or discontented state without stating it directly.
- Querulous (adjective): Habitually complaining; whining.
- Querulousness (noun): The quality or state of being querulous.
- Peevishly: In a manner showing irritation, especially over trivial matters.
- Fretfully: In an anxious, complaining, or irritated way.
- Whiningly: In a complaining voice with a prolonged high-pitched sound.
- Petulantly: In a childishly sulky or bad-tempered way.
- Cheerfully: In a happy and optimistic way.
- Agreeably: In a pleasant and willing manner.
- Good-naturedly: In a kind, patient, and tolerant way.
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in a peevish manner
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