Complain: meaning, definitions and examples
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complain
[ kəmˈpleɪn ]
customer service
To express dissatisfaction or annoyance about something.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- She complained about the poor service at the restaurant.
- He complained to the manager about the noise in his hotel room.
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.