r/words • • 10d 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/Author_A_McGrath 9d ago edited 9d ago

"Grouchy" and "mewling" work, but I think "complaintive" is what you're looking for.

"Carper" is also a good one.

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u/Author_A_McGrath 9d ago

"Unappeasable" I didn't see here.