Querulous and Testy

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Querulous adjective - Given to complaining a lot.

Usage example: car trips that were frequently spoiled by a couple of querulous passengers in the back

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Testy is a synonym for querulous in attitude topic. In some cases you can use "Testy" instead an adjective "Querulous", when it comes to topics like cranky, complaining, peevish, petulant.

Testy adjective - Easily irritated or annoyed.

Usage example: that coworker would be easier to get along with if she weren't so testy all the time

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Querulous is a synonym for testy in attitude topic. You can use "Querulous" instead an adjective "Testy", if it concerns topics such as cranky, peevish, grumpy.

Nearby Word: testily

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