as in peevishness
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for querulousness
Noun
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The constant demand for emotional labor has left me with decision fatigue, irritability, headaches and frequent crying spells.—
R. Eric Thomas,
Chicago Tribune,
28 Feb. 2025 -
Burnout behaviors, like irritability or withdrawal, can reduce collaboration and escalate conflict.—
Maren Perry,
Forbes,
24 Feb. 2025
Noun
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There was one flare-up of petulance with 6:53 left in the game.—
Edward Lee,
Baltimore Sun,
27 Feb. 2025
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Between Dave’s whiny petulance, Edna’s glum watchfulness and their performative mwah-mwah kisses, this couple is a walking talking warning sign.—
Sheri Linden,
The Hollywood Reporter,
3 Sep. 2019
Noun
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Another perspective is offered by a piece on LinkedIn, which examines the rise in public displays of rudeness and the factors contributing to this trend.—
John Mac Ghlionn,
Newsweek,
14 Jan. 2025
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Even Sam, who hated conflict with a passion and preferred to let rudeness roll off her like water off the back of a duck, had a breaking point.—
Maureen Lee Lenker,
EW.com,
12 Feb. 2025
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“Querulousness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/querulousness. Accessed 13 Mar. 2025.
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