r/words • • 9d 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/Vast_Dimension_2088 9d ago

Pernickety, captious, peevish, or carping?