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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

Word origin

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.