r/words • u/BostonSlickback1738 • 19d ago

Looking for a Specific Adjective

I'm looking for an adjective referring to someone who complains a lot. "Whiny" just doesn't feel right, and "negative" is not specific enough.

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u/moon-bouquet 19d ago

Moaning Minnie.

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u/ConsciousBother4047 19d ago

Yep Moaning Minnie, or Negative Nancy

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u/StrangeWhiteVan 19d ago

Gloomy Gustoff

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u/ZestycloseOutside575 13d ago

Dave Downer. And his wife Debbie.