Querulousness — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

adjective noun /ˈkwer-yə-ləs/ quer·u·lous

Meaning & Definition of Querulousness

Querulousness (adjective)

  1. habitually complaining
  2. fretful, whining

Querulousness (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. as in biliousness, captiousness

    similar: acidity, biliousness, captiousness, crankiness, crossness, disagreeableness, fractiousness, fretfulness, grouchiness, grumpiness, huffiness, irascibility, irascibleness, irritability, irritableness, orneriness, peevishness, pettishness, petulance, rudeness, surliness, testiness, waspishness, imperialism, jingoism, militarism, antagonism, fierceness, hostility, hyperaggressiveness, unfriendliness, aggression, aggressiveness, assaultiveness, bellicosity, belligerence, belligerency, combativeness, contentiousness, defiance, disputatiousness, feistiness, fight, militance, militancy, militantness, pugnacity, quarrelsomeness, scrappiness, truculence
    opposite: nonaggression, pacifism, antiaggression, anti-imperialism, antimilitarism, affability, amiability, amicability, benevolence, cordiality, friendliness, geniality, graciousness, pleasantness, sociability, gentleness, kindliness, mildness, amenability, complaisance, placability

Related Entry: Querulous (adjective)

Querulous is a different word from Querulousness. The synonyms below are for querulous, not for querulousness.

  1. given to complaining a lot

    "car trips that were frequently spoiled by a couple of querulous passengers in the back"

    similar: crabby, cranky, fussy, grouchy, grumpy
    related: antsy, fidgety, restive, restless, squirmy, twitchy, uneasy, wiggly, wriggly, discontented, disgruntled, displeased, dissatisfied, fretful, nervous, worrisome, cantankerous, choleric, cross, crotchety, irascible, irritable, ornery, peevish, perverse, pettish, petulant, quick-tempered, short-tempered, snappish, snappy, snippy, testy, waspish
    opposite: forbearing, long-suffering, patient, stoic, tolerant, uncomplaining
    near: affable, agreeable, amiable, genial, good-humored, good-natured, good-tempered, gracious, well-disposed, accommodating, complaisant, obliging, easygoing, laid-back, relaxed

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Querulousness

The most common words with a similar meaning to Querulousness:

acidity, biliousness, captiousness, crankiness, crossness, disagreeableness, fractiousness, fretfulness, grouchiness, grumpiness, huffiness, irascibility, irascibleness, irritability, irritableness, orneriness, peevishness, pettishness, petulance, rudeness, surliness, testiness, waspishness, imperialism, jingoism, militarism, antagonism, fierceness, hostility, hyperaggressiveness, unfriendliness, aggression, aggressiveness, assaultiveness, bellicosity, belligerence, belligerency, combativeness, contentiousness, defiance

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Querulousness

Words with the opposite meaning of Querulousness:

nonaggression, pacifism, antiaggression, anti-imperialism, antimilitarism, affability, amiability, amicability, benevolence, cordiality, friendliness, geniality, graciousness, pleasantness, sociability, gentleness, kindliness, mildness, amenability, complaisance, placability

Word Forms of Querulousness

Derived words: querulously (adverb), querulousness (noun)

Origin & Etymology of Querulousness

Middle English querelose, from Latin querulus, from queri to complain

First known use: 15th century

Frequently Asked Questions about Querulousness

What does "Querulousness" mean?

"Querulousness" means habitually complaining. As an an adjective and a noun, it is defined as: habitually complaining.

What is another word for "Querulousness"?

Other words for "Querulousness" include acidity, biliousness, captiousness, crankiness, crossness, disagreeableness, fractiousness and fretfulness. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Querulousness" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Querulousness"?

There are 50 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Querulousness". Common alternatives include acidity, biliousness, captiousness, crankiness, crossness, disagreeableness, fractiousness, fretfulness, grouchiness and grumpiness.

What is the opposite of "Querulousness"?

Antonyms of "Querulousness" include nonaggression, pacifism, antiaggression, anti-imperialism, antimilitarism, affability, amiability and amicability.

Is "Querulousness" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Querulousness" can be used as an adjective and a noun, depending on the context.

How do you pronounce "Querulousness"?

"Querulousness" is pronounced /ˈkwer-yə-ləs/ and divided into syllables as quer·u·lous.

What is the origin of the word "Querulousness"?

"Querulousness" comes from Middle English querelose, from Latin querulus, from queri to complain. First known use: 15th century.

What is another word for "Querulousness" meaning "as in biliousness, captiousness"?

When "Querulousness" (noun) means as in biliousness, captiousness, synonyms include acidity, biliousness, captiousness, crankiness, crossness and disagreeableness. Opposites in this sense include nonaggression, pacifism, antiaggression and anti-imperialism.