whiny

adjective

variants also whiney
Definition of whinynext
as in whining

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Recent Examples of whiny The choice to portray her as irritating, self-absorbed, whiny and inappropriate was no accident. — Leigh Blickley, Entertainment Weekly, 16 Mar. 2026 Bearing the brunt of a 100-degree day and an insufferably whiny Annette at the beach, Daisy vents to João about the kitchen’s lateness. — Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 3 Mar. 2026 Regarding the whiny editorial about Jewel-Osco coupons, just what’s the big deal? — Chicago Tribune, 28 Feb. 2026 Yes, Dawson was whiny and moody and extremely self-centered, but so are a lot of teenagers. — Los Angeles Times, 12 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for whiny
Recent Examples of Synonyms for whiny
  1. strident
  2. nasal
  3. earsplitting
  4. yelping
  5. shrill
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  • One way that has come to me is through adding a thought someone once shared with me to any strident viewpoint that comes to me.
    — The Christian Science Monitor, Christian Science Monitor, 28 Oct. 2026
  • In that version, President Joe Biden, newly empowered with a decisive electoral victory and a country desperate for change, would have been strident in his defense of American democracy.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 26 Oct. 2026
Definition of strident
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  • Sipping hot water may also soothe a sore throat or nasal congestion.
    — Carrie Madormo, Verywell Health, 8 Nov. 2026
  • Preliminary research suggests nasal breathing at rest may be associated with lower blood pressure than mouth breathing.
    — Samantha Agate, Sacbee.com, 24 Oct. 2026
Definition of nasal
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  • Donald, Mark, Willie, Billy, and Tony — practically everyone in Hollis within shouting distance of 203rd Street was laughing at me at earsplitting volume.
    — Stephen A. Smith, Rolling Stone, 16 Jan. 2023
  • The Wall, though, will be delightfully old school in a cap tip to the court-hugging, earsplitting, rowdy venues of college basketball’s glory days.
    — Bryce MillerColumnist, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 Jan. 2023
Definition of earsplitting
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  • The Dog Pound’s inhabitants will do more yelping than woofing.
    — Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Jan. 2026
Definition of yelping
Adjective
  • That loon’s shrill call, this rock’s marbled face, and the walleye wriggling several feet below are what’s at home here; the paddler, just a visitor.
    — Story Hinckley, Christian Science Monitor, 28 Oct. 2026
  • With a soprano voice that’s sharp but never shrill, O’Donovan can levitate a heartfelt melody over just about any kind of accompaniment.
    — Mark Jenkins, Washington Post, 30 Sep. 2026
Definition of shrill

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“Whiny.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/whiny. Accessed 13 Nov. 2026.

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