[f. as prec. + -NESS.] The state or condition of being querulous.
1652. J. Audley, Engl. Commonw., Ded. To answer the querulousnesse of some persons.
1750. Johnson, Rambler, No. 50, ¶ 7. The querulousness and indignation which is observed so often [etc.].
1828. D’Israeli, Chas. I., I. ii. 23. That impatient querulousness, which betrays its moments of weakness.
1884. A. B. Davidson, in Expositor, Feb., 87. Querulousness and the captiousness of despair took possession of them.
