Complain: meaning, definitions and examples

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complain

 

[ kəmˈpleɪn ]

Verb / Noun
Oxford 3000
Context #1 | Verb

customer service

To express dissatisfaction or annoyance about something.

Synonyms

grumble, moan, protest, whine

Examples of usage

  • She complained about the poor service at the restaurant.
  • He complained to the manager about the noise in his hotel room.
Context #2 | Noun

general

A statement that expresses dissatisfaction or annoyance.

Synonyms

criticism, discontent, grievance, objection

Examples of usage

  • She made a complaint to the customer service department.
  • His constant complaints were starting to annoy his friends.

Translations

Translations of the word "complain" in other languages:

🇵🇹 reclamar

🇮🇳 शिकायत करना (Shikāyat karnā)

🇩🇪 sich beschweren

🇮🇩 mengeluh

🇺🇦 скаржитися

🇵🇱 narzekać

🇯🇵 不平を言う (Fuhē o iu)

🇫🇷 se plaindre

🇪🇸 quejarse

🇹🇷 şikayet etmek

🇰🇷 불평하다 (bulpyeonghada)

🇸🇦 يشكو (yashku)

🇨🇿 stěžovat si

🇸🇰 sťažovať sa

🇨🇳 抱怨 (bàoyuàn)

🇸🇮 pritoževati se

🇮🇸 kvarta

🇰🇿 шағымдану (şağımdanu)

🇬🇪 ჩივილი (ch'ivili)

🇦🇿 şikayət etmək

🇲🇽 quejarse

Word origin

The word 'complain' originated from the Latin word 'complainere', which means 'to groan or lament'. Over time, the meaning of the word evolved to express dissatisfaction or annoyance. The usage of 'complain' can be traced back to the late Middle English period.

Word Frequency Rank

At #5,837 in frequency, this word belongs to advanced vocabulary. It's less common than core vocabulary but important for sophisticated expression.