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whiner

[hwahy-ner, wahy‐] / ˈʰwaɪ nər, waɪ‐ /
















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Although the Goldenblatts very much exemplify the ideal marriage even now, Charlotte's resumption of her career temporarily transforms her doting husband into a gigantic whiner.

From Salon • Aug. 25, 2023

Rather than being an insecure bumbler with whom we sympathize, Thomas comes across as a shrill, jealous whiner.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2021

“I’m a whiner by nature, so every week, after the first couple, I was like, oh, I’ve got to get down there,” Janovitz says.

From Washington Post • Jul. 9, 2020

Snider was accused of being ungrateful and a whiner.

From Slate • Feb. 10, 2020

Ordinarily, Paul was neither troubled nor troublesome—not a whiner, ever.

From "In Cold Blood" by Truman Capote




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