Wimpered

To whimper is to make a series of low, weak crying sounds, often expressing fear, pain, or unhappiness. The sound usually indicates a lesser intensity than outright crying, often a soft, tremulous sound accompanied by trembling or a fragile vocal tone. It can be produced by humans or animals, expressing distress, discomfort, or seeking comfort. The act of whimpering can be a physical manifestation of vulnerability and emotional duress, conveying a need for attention, empathy, or alleviation from a difficult situation. It frequently signals a feeling of helplessness.

Wimpered meaning with examples

• The lost puppy wimpered softly as it huddled under the cold park bench, its small body shivering in the twilight. The sound tugged at Sarah's heart, prompting her to investigate and offer comfort, eventually taking the pup home. She knew instantly the puppy was terrified and hungry.
• Overwhelmed by the sheer amount of work, the student wimpered at her desk as she realized the project deadline was looming. She felt completely out of her depth and the thought of completing it, was very difficult. She knew she needed help, she needed it now and the feeling was awful.
• The child wimpered after falling from their bike, scraping their knee on the pavement and causing a tiny stream of blood. Their eyes filled with tears, and the pain and disappointment of the fall combined as they looked at the scraped flesh, searching for reassurance from his parent.
• As the harsh winter wind howled outside, the old house wimpered and creaked, the sounds of a frightened living thing. The noises from outside, the sounds of things old and exposed in the wild, were something she never got used to.
• The defendant wimpered during the sentencing hearing, his voice barely audible as he pleaded for leniency. His desperate request felt desperate, a soft echo in the room as he faced the consequence of his actions and feared the life in prison to come.