Difference between complaint and querulous
Definitions
noun
- (formerly) a loud cry (or repeated cries) of pain or rage or sorrow
- an expression of grievance or resentment
- (criminal law) a pleading describing some wrong or offense
- (civil law) the first pleading of the plaintiff setting out the facts on which the claim for relief is based
- an often persistent bodily disorder or disease; a cause for complaining
Examples
His wife shopped him to me with a bitter complaint about his clothes bill.
Lateness and carelessness are subjects for complaint.
The company has been sitting on my letter for weeks without dealing with my complaint.
Definitions
adjective
- habitually complaining
Examples
Her words came so fast that I cannot attempt their semblance here, and her voice rose and fell in a kind of querulous chant to which sometimes she nodded her head, as if she was beating the time.
Querulousness, arrogance and an erratic streak alienated even his closest supporters, dooming his place in history.
Don't stand looking any longer, for mercy's sake!" called the querulous voice from the house.
