Give the synonym for the word ‘querulous’.
2025
Give the synonym for the word ‘querulous’.
- A.
Quarrelsome
- B.
Contented
- C.
Sensitive
- D.
Petulant
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Correct answer: D
“Querulous” means habitually complaining or whining in an irritating way.
“Petulant” means childishly sulky or whining, so it is the closest synonym.
Why the others don’t fit:
“Quarrelsome” = argumentative/combative, not specifically whining or complaining.
“Contented” = satisfied/happy, opposite in tone to “querulous.”
“Sensitive” = easily affected/quick to react, not a synonym for complaining.