Both Uses of
querulous
in
The Death of Ivan Ilych
- For the rest he looked for lighthearted pleasure and propriety, and was very thankful when he found them, but if he met with antagonism and querulousness he at once retired into his separate fenced-off world of official duties, where he found satisfaction.†
Chpt 2
- His wife became more and more querulous and ill-tempered
Chpt 2 *querulous = habitually complaining
Definition:
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(querulous) habitually complaining -- especially in a high-pitched whiny voice