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A lot of times I think the cast members, the lead characters in a show really set the tone for the show. On some shows, the stars of the show will just be whining and complaining and spending the whole time texting their boyfriends on their Blackberries, and there's just no attention given to the work.
Misha Collins

Meaning of "whining" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF WHINING

whining  [ˈwaɪnɪŋ] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF WHINING

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Whining is an adjective.
The adjective is the word that accompanies the noun to determine or qualify it.

WHAT DOES WHINING MEAN IN ENGLISH?

whining

Frustration

In psychology, frustration is a common emotional response to opposition. Related to anger and disappointment, it arises from the perceived resistance to the fulfillment of individual will. The greater the obstruction, and the greater the will, the more the frustration is likely to be. Causes of frustration may be internal or external. In people, internal frustration may arise from challenges in fulfilling personal goals and desires, instinctual drives and needs, or dealing with perceived deficiencies, such as a lack of confidence or fear of social situations. Conflict can also be an internal source of frustration; when one has competing goals that interfere with one another, it can create cognitive dissonance. External causes of frustration involve conditions outside an individual, such as a blocked road or a difficult task. While coping with frustration, some individuals may engage in passive–aggressive behavior, making it difficult to identify the original cause of their frustration, as the responses are indirect. A more direct, and common response, is a propensity towards aggression.

Definition of whining in the English dictionary

The first definition of whining in the dictionary is making plaintive cries. Other definition of whining is making repeated complaints, esp in an annoying way. Whining is also high-pitched and continuous.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH WHINING


combining
kəmˈbaɪnɪŋ
declining
dɪˈklaɪnɪŋ
designing
dɪˈzaɪnɪŋ
fining
ˈfaɪnɪŋ
gold-mining
ˈɡəʊldˌmaɪnɪŋ
interlining
ˈɪntəˌlaɪnɪŋ
intertwining
ˌɪntəˈtwaɪnɪŋ
lining
ˈlaɪnɪŋ
mining
ˈmaɪnɪŋ
moonshining
ˈmuːnʃaɪnɪŋ
outshining
ˌaʊtˈʃaɪnɪŋ
reclining
rɪˈklaɪnɪŋ
redlining
ˌrɛdˈlaɪnɪŋ
shining
ˈʃaɪnɪŋ
signing
ˈsaɪnɪŋ
slacklining
ˈslækˌlaɪnɪŋ
streamlining
ˈstriːmˌlaɪnɪŋ
twining
ˈtwaɪnɪŋ
underlining
ˌʌndəˈlaɪnɪŋ
unrepining
ˌʌnrɪˈpaɪnɪŋ

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE WHINING

whin
whinchat
whine
whiner
whinge
whingeing
whinger
whinier
whiniest
whininess
whiningly
whinnied
whinnies
whinny
whinstone
whiny
whinyard
whio
whip
whip graft

WORDS THAT END LIKE WHINING

adjoining
bargaining
basic training
beginning
data mining
determining
draining
entertaining
in-service training
in training
management training
off-the-job training
on-the-job training
out of training
potty training
remaining
silver lining
sustaining
teacher training
training
weight training

Synonyms and antonyms of whining in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

SYNONYMS OF «WHINING»

The following words have a similar or identical meaning as «whining» and belong to the same grammatical category.
synonyms of whining
beef · bellyache · bleat · carp · complain · complaint · cry · drone · gripe · grizzle · grouch · grouse · grumble · hum · kvetch · moan · note · sniffle · snivel · sob · wail · whimper · whinge

Translation of «whining» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF WHINING

Find out the translation of whining to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of whining from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «whining» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

呜呜
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

lloriquear
570 millions of speakers

English

whining
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

रोना
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

الأنين
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

ныть
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

choramingar
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

ঘেঙানি
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

gémissements
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Merengek
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Gejammer
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

泣き言
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

징징
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Whining
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

rên rỉ
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

புலம்பிய
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

Whining
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

sızlanan
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

piagnisteo
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

marudzenie
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

нити
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

whining
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

κλαψούρισμα
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

huil
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

vinande
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

klynking
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of whining

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «WHINING»

The term «whining» is quite widely used and occupies the 28.641 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «WHINING» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about whining

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10 QUOTES WITH «WHINING»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word whining.
1
Mark Barrowcliffe
I have no problem with people feeling a bit down - crikey, you only have to walk down the road to find enough reasons to fall into a depressive coma - but I do have a problem with whining about it.
2
Stanley Bing
Could an android listen to the whining, requests for advancement, and entreaties for guidance and affection that pour from subordinates? Sure it could. Frankly, all that would be easier on the robot than it is on me.
3
W. E. B. Du Bois
A little less complaint and whining, and a little more dogged work and manly striving, would do us more credit than a thousand civil rights bills.
4
Danny Bonaduce
There are all of these people that say, my mommy doesn't love me enough, my daddy doesn't hug me enough. There are some people that would want to coddle them somewhere. I want them to shut up and stop whining.
5
Robert Burns
Firmness in enduring and exertion is a character I always wish to possess. I have always despised the whining yelp of complaint and cowardly resolve.
6
James Collins
So my answer is, YES, everyone can find a hedgehog concept. If these companies can do it, anyone can do it. And anybody who says they can't is simply whining.
7
Misha Collins
A lot of times I think the cast members, the lead characters in a show really set the tone for the show. On some shows, the stars of the show will just be whining and complaining and spending the whole time texting their boyfriends on their Blackberries, and there's just no attention given to the work.
8
Billy Corgan
We've turned into a whining society.
9
Stephanie Cutter
Just a few months ago in the Republican primary Mitt Romney said to his opponents, who he was crushing at the time, stop whining. And I think that's a good message for the Romney campaign. Instead of whining about what the Obama campaign is saying, why don't you just put the facts out there and let people decide rather than trying to hide them.
10
John Donne
I am two fools, I know, for loving, and for saying so in whining poetry.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «WHINING»

Discover the use of whining in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to whining and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
Whining: 3 Steps to Stop It Before the Tears and Tantrums Start
Now the same authors who solved a common parenting problem in the national bestseller Backtalk present three proven methods for putting an end to whining, as well as information on * The best ways to react when your child whines in a public ...
Audrey Ricker, Carolyn Crowder, 2011
2
Enter whining
The personal story of Fran Drescher, the New York-accented star of The Nanny, includes humorous childhood family stories, early career experiences, and anecdotes about her daily life in Hollywood. $150,000 ad/promo.
Fran Drescher, 1996
3
Shut Up, Stop Whining, and Get a Life: A Kick-Butt Approach ...
This book won't make you feel better about yourself. And that's a good thing. If you're hoping to change your life with a bunch of feel-good mantras, then this book isn't for you.
Larry Winget, 2011
4
Say Goodbye to Whining, Complaining, and Bad Attitudes... in ...
Honor is the biblical value that will bring about good behavior. It’s more than just changing what kids do; it’s changing the deeper issues of the heart that triggered the behavior. From the Trade Paperback edition.
Scott Turansky, Joanne Miller, 2009
5
Just Lead!: A No Whining, No Complaining, No Nonsense ...
A generation of women leaders have been waiting for this book!" —Brad Lomenick, president, Catalyst "Jenni Catron and Sherry Surratt choose transparency as their way of connecting to the hearts of women called to lead in ministry today.
Sherry Surratt, Jenni Catron, 2013
6
Win the Whining War & Other Skirmishes: A Family Peace Plan
This easy-to-use guide helps parents increase cooperation and reduce conflict in households with children ages two through 12.
Cynthia Whitham, 1991
7
The Whining Mill
The debut novel from mad grammarian David I. Schoen, this gripping tale will keep you turning pages until the surprising finish. The Whining Mill is a triumph of love, loss, courage, and lots and lots of dogs.
David I. Schoen, Sheryl Heitner, 2012
8
Stop Whining! Start Selling!: Profit-Producing Strategies ...
I did and now have increased income and personal time." –Brad Wuertz, Financial Associate • Thrivent Financial for Lutherans "We’re seeing production and profitability volumes we’ve never seen before." –Jodi Cornish, Site Manager ...
Jeff Blackman, 2003
9
Stop Whining--and Start Winning
Filled with the kind of contagious energy and upbeat attitude that has made Frank Pacetta one of America's most popular motivational speakers, this unique book is for anyone who wants a difference in the workplace.
Frank Pacetta, Roger Gittines, 2009
10
Stop Whining, Start Living
CANADA $26.95 Dr. Laura Schlessinger agrees that there are things worth whining about! A certain amount of whining allows for some venting of reasonable pain, disappointment, fear, frustration, or frank rage. However, staying stuck in ...
Laura Schlessinger, 2008

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «WHINING»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term whining is used in the context of the following news items.
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Whining deer filmed in Japan screams for the camera
NARA, Japan, July 22 (UPI) -- A videographer recording the "strange whining noises" made by a deer in Nara, Japan, captured the moment the deer let loose ... «UPI.com, Jul 15»
2
Iowa state senator to Waterloo teacher: Quit whining
DES MOINES — A state senator from northwest Iowa told a Waterloo teacher to “quit whining” during an email exchange about state funding for public schools. «Quad City Times, Jul 15»
3
Scarborough Explodes on GOP Candidates in Patriotic Rant: Stop …
And I'm dead serious, I'm so tired of 'em whining. Let the Democrats whine!” “My God, I have never seen a century more lined up to be exploited by American ... «Mediaite, Jul 15»
4
Alves: Whining is not an option
“There is no other way. Whining is not an option. What we have to do is take a step forward. "Brazil are in a period of transition, with young and promising players ... «KickOff.com, Jun 15»
5
Stop Whining, Start Showing Up: GOP Chairman's Formula for …
Republican National Committee Chairman Reince Priebus is gearing up for 2016 as more than a dozen presidential candidates are considering a run for the ... «Daily Signal, May 15»
6
People Now Whining that Extroverts Have 'Social Privilege'
Social Justice Warriors have found a new thing to be upset about: the institutional oppression that introverts endure because “this culture has been built for ... «National Review Online, Apr 15»
7
Driver Charged in 'Stop Whining' Fatal Hit-and-Run
The 911 dispatcher who told Warrick's teenage daughter to “stop whining” when she called for help no longer worked for the Anne Arundel County Fire ... «Patch.com, Apr 15»
8
Smoothing out the bumps in the long and whining road of family trips
It's a long and whining road with children on long-distance road trips. Even the hardiest of parents can be reduced to tears by the endless chorus of "are we there ... «The Age, Mar 15»
9
Donald Trump is Still Whining about Obama's Birth Certificate
Even though the matter was cleared up years ago, reality TV show host and walking spray tan billboard Donald Trump is still trying to make President Obama's ... «Ring of Fire, Mar 15»
10
Dispatcher who told girl to 'stop whining' while her father died no …
Message to Maryland's dispatch doofus: Stop working. The 911 dispatcher who infamously told a 13-year-old girl to "stop whining" as her father lay dying from a ... «New York Daily News, Feb 15»

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