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Definition of whininess

whininess

/ˈwaɪ.ni.nəs/
whi · ni · ness
Adverb:whinily
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Adjective:whiny
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whininess Lexical Profile

whininess Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

The quality or state of being whiny; a tendency to complain fretfully or speak in a high-pitched, nasal, or aggrieved tone.

Example

"The coach had little patience for the players' constant whininess about the hot weather during summer practice."

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• Rhymes for whininess

• Nearby Words

whinge
whinger
whingy
whininess
whiningly
whinny
whiny

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Whininess. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/whininess
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