murmuring, mumbling, grumbling, whispering, complaining, whining, grousing, murmuration, sotto voce, low talking, indistinct speech, low voice, subdued voice, soft speaking, quiet talking, low murmur,... [more]
complaining - grumbling - whining - moaning - griping - bellyaching - kvetching - carping - bitching - lamenting - protesting - objecting - murmuring - muttering - fretting - fussing - whinging - beefing - railing - nagging - grouching - sniveling - wailing - bemoaning - decrying - bewailing - repining - whimpering - yammering - squawking - sniping - pouting - sulking
Grousing refers to the act of complaining or grumbling about something, often in a persistent, whining, or petty manner. It is commonly used to describe someone who continuously expresses dissatisfaction or annoyance with minor issues or inconveniences. Grousing can manifest as a verbal complaint or a more subdued form of sulking or grumbling.