querulous

Example Sentences

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If so, why?—Evelyn’s narrative takes on a querulous, panicking tone.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 9, 2025

But were senior party figures to try this, Mr. Johnson might threaten to call a snap general election, preferring his chances of winning a contest among voters to one among his querulous lawmakers.

From New York Times • Jun. 7, 2022

“I have become querulous, introverted, angry, fearful,” Avril read.

From The Guardian • Mar. 9, 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

Sometimes he becomes querulous, at other times philosophical; or he wishes to explain things, justify himself.

From "The Handmaid's Tale" by Margaret Atwood