— querulously , adv. — querulousness , n.
/kwer"euh leuhs, kwer"yeuh-/ , adj.
1. full of complaints; complaining.
2. characterized by or uttered in complaint; peevish: a querulous tone; constant querulous reminders of things to be done.
[ 1490-1500; querulus, equiv. to quer ( i ) to complain + -ulus -ULOUS ]
Syn. 1, 2. petulant, testy; caviling, carping, discontented.
Ant. 1. contented.