Whiner

Pronunciation: /ˈwaɪnər/

Definitions of whiner

noun a person who complains or expresses dissatisfaction in a persistent, irritating way

Example Sentences

A1 She is such a whiner, always complaining about everything.

A2 The child was labeled as a whiner by his classmates because he cried often.

B1 Dealing with a constant whiner at work can be exhausting.

B2 I try not to be a whiner, but sometimes I just need to vent.

C1 Her reputation as a whiner preceded her, but she was actually quite easygoing in person.

C2 The author's portrayal of the main character as a whiner added depth to the novel's plot.

Examples of whiner in a Sentence

formal The manager reprimanded the employee for being a constant whiner about minor issues.

informal Stop being such a whiner and just deal with it.

slang She's always such a whiner, complaining about everything.

figurative The whiner in the group always rains on our parade with their negativity.

Grammatical Forms of whiner

• past tense: whined
• plural: whiners
• comparative: more whiny
• superlative: most whiny
• present tense: whines
• future tense: will whine
• perfect tense: have whined
• continuous tense: is whining
• singular: whiner
• positive degree: whiny
• infinitive: to whine
• gerund: whining
• participle: whined

Origin and Evolution of whiner

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Middle English

Story behind the word: The word 'whiner' originated from the Middle English word 'whinen' which meant to complain or protest in a high-pitched voice.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'whiner' has retained its original meaning of someone who complains or protests in a high-pitched manner. However, it has also taken on a slightly negative connotation, often used to describe someone who complains excessively or in a petty manner.