querulous

Example Sentences

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Edward, a World War I veteran, is a querulous man who’s canceled all seasonal festivities at his home.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 19, 2025

Snarky and sometimes rude, the verse drama tells of a querulous prince stepping anxiously into the spotlight.

From New York Times • Sep. 22, 2022

Fiennes shows us the conceit, followed by the querulous selfishness, with which Göth briefly wrestles with the idea that he might actually want to be good.

From The Guardian • Jan. 28, 2021

The version she released was much more ambitious, her dramatic vocal performance propelled by querulous strings and surging synths.

From BBC • Dec. 20, 2019

The second sat close to the flames, feeding them twigs and branches and complaining of the wind in a querulous tone.

From "A Clash of Kings" by George R.R. Martin