snivelling

snivelling — adjective

1. describing a person who cries and complains in a weak, irritating way that makes

1.形容詞C1
釋義

describing a person who cries and complains in a weak, irritating way that makes others lose patience with them.

例句

Gabriel's snivelling complaints made the other students avoid sitting near him during class.

possessive + snivelling + plural noun (complaints)

Naoko called the plan useless in a snivelling tone that annoyed her coworkers.

snivelling + tone; describes manner of speaking

同義詞
  • whining

    more common; focuses on the irritating voice rather than crying

  • whimpering

    suggests fear or physical pain rather than weak complaining

  • blubbering

    stronger; suggests loud, uncontrolled crying, especially from a child

反義詞
  • brave

    opposite in character — shows strength instead of weakness

  • stoic

    endures difficulty without complaint, the opposite of snivelling behaviour

文法句型

snivelling + noun

用法筆記

Always expresses disapproval of the person it describes. Often used in reported speech ('she called him a snivelling coward') and informal criticism.

常見錯誤

❌The snivelling weather ruined our picnic.
✅The wet weather ruined our picnic.
💡'snivelling' describes a person's weak complaining, not weather conditions or objects.