November 10, 2026

Querulousness

noun

Definition

A tendency to complain; the state of being querulous. Querulousness becomes habitual when minor complaints go unchecked.

Example Sentence

“The querulousness of the reviewer's comments said more about his mood than the quality of the work.”

Etymology

From Latin querulus (complaining) + -ness.

Scrabble Score

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QUERULOUSNESS scores 22 points in Scrabble.

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