whiner

[ hwahy-ner, wahy‐ ]

noun

1. someone who complains a lot, especially in a peevish, self-pitying manner or tone:

   Being a whiner at work just makes you look petty, childish, and untrustworthy.

Word History and Origins

Origin of whiner¹

whine + -er ¹( def )

Example Sentences

Cut all those men right out of your life who have made being a whiner their "manly" identity.

From Salon

Trump, McGuire continued, is evil, corrupt, a liar, a whiner and a convicted felon who may eventually go to prison.

From Los Angeles Times

Trump and his ilk suddenly went from being terrifying, offensive, and heartless to lame, ridiculous, weirdo whiners.

From Salon

Look, he’s everything our mothers told us not to be: a bully, braggart, whiner, liar and name-caller.

From Los Angeles Times

Trump’s always been a whiner, but now whining is all he does.

From Salon

Related Words

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