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whiney

The word “whiney” has 2 syllables: whin-ey

It's pronounced as /ˈwaɪ.ni/

What is synonym and antonym for whiney?

In the thesaurus, “whiney” has 22 synonyms and 10 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for whiney along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for whiney

Antonyms for whiney

  • bass
  • deep
  • grave
  • gruff
  • hoarse
  • husky
  • low
  • rough
  • smoky
  • throaty

Meanings of whiney

  • adjective
    1. Whining; tending to whine or complain.

Example Sentences

  • The child became whiney after missing his nap.
  • His whiney tone annoyed everyone in the room.
  • The puppy sounded whiney when left alone.
  • She tried not to seem whiney during the discussion.
  • The movie’s main character was criticized for being too whiney.

On this page you'll find 32 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to whiney, such as: bass, deep, earsplitting, grave, gruff, high-pitched, hoarse.

Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.

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