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Complainer: meaning, definitions and examples

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complainer

 

[ kəmˈpleɪnər ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

person who constantly expresses dissatisfaction

A complainer is someone who frequently voices their dissatisfaction or annoyance, often about trivial matters. They tend to focus on the negative aspects of a situation and are quick to point out flaws or faults.

Synonyms

faultfinder, grumbler, murmurer, whiner

Examples of usage

  • The office complainer never seems to be happy with anything.
  • My sister is such a complainer, she always finds something to complain about.

Translations

Translations of the word "complainer" in other languages:

🇵🇹 reclamante

🇮🇳 शिकायतकर्ता

🇩🇪 Beschwerdeführer

🇮🇩 pengeluh

🇺🇦 скаржник

🇵🇱 składający skargę

🇯🇵 苦情を言う人 (くじょうをいうひと)

🇫🇷 plaignant

🇪🇸 quejica

🇹🇷 şikayetçi

🇰🇷 불평하는 사람

🇸🇦 المشتكي

🇨🇿 stěžovatel

🇸🇰 sťažovateľ

🇨🇳 抱怨者 (bàoyuàn zhě)

🇸🇮 pritožnik

🇮🇸 kvartari

🇰🇿 шағымданушы

🇬🇪 საჩივრის მომტანი

🇦🇿 şikayətçi

🇲🇽 quejica

Etymology

The word 'complainer' originated from the verb 'complain', which comes from the Old French word 'complaindre' meaning 'to lament, bewail'. Over time, the noun 'complainer' evolved to describe a person who habitually expresses dissatisfaction or criticism.

See also: complainant, complaining, complaint.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #33,300 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.