kvetchy

adjective

as in complaining

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for kvetchy
  1. complaining
  2. fed up
  3. protesting
  4. impatient
Adjective
  • An energy vampire has bad body language, the complaining look on their face, the vocal complainer.
    — Edgar Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 8 Feb. 2026
Definition of complaining
Adjective
  • Nate becomes fed up with his girlfriend’s workaholic lifestyle because of her demanding boss, Miranda Priestly (Meryl Streep), and years later fans would go on to view Nate — not Miranda — as the real villain of the film.
    — Brianna Zigler, Entertainment Weekly, 1 July 2026
  • After clearing logjams in the White House and House of Representatives, the legislation drew broad support in an election year where both parties are increasingly aware that voters have said they're fed up with the high cost of living.
    — Andrea Riquier, USA Today, 24 June 2026
Definition of fed up
Adjective
  • The death toll includes at least 19 children, 21 non-protesting civilians, and 165 in government or security forces.
    — The Hill, The Hill, 17 Jan. 2026
  • Among the dead were 13 children and 14 non-protesting civilians, HRANA said.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 15 Jan. 2026
Definition of protesting
Adjective
  • For the impatient sneaker enthusiasts out there, a handful of pairs from Saturday’s Brooklyn event have already found their way onto eBay with asking prices beginning at $800.
    — Riley Jones, Footwear News, 18 July 2026
  • Later, the Moon squares combative Mars, raising the odds of sharp words and impatient reactions.
    — Tarot.com, The Orlando Sentinel, 17 July 2026
Definition of impatient
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