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Complaining: meaning, definitions and examples

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complaining

 

[ kษ™mหˆpleษชnษชล‹ ]

Verb / Noun
Context #1 | Verb

about something

Express dissatisfaction or annoyance about something.

Synonyms

bemoan, grouse, grumble, moan, whine

Examples of usage

  • He's always complaining about his job.
  • She complained that the coffee was too cold.
  • Don't just complain, do something about it.
  • I'm tired of listening to you complain all the time.
  • Why do you always complain?
  • You complain too much.
  • I hate when people complain without offering a solution.
Context #2 | Noun

about something

A statement that a situation is unsatisfactory or unacceptable.

Synonyms

criticism, discontent, grievance, objection, protest

Examples of usage

  • His constant complaints about the noise were ignored.
  • I don't want to hear your complaints anymore.
  • She had a long list of complaints about the service.
  • The customer's complaint was promptly addressed.
  • The complaints department deals with customer feedback.
  • Your complaint has been noted.

Translations

Translations of the word "complaining" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น reclamando

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคถเคฟเค•เคพเคฏเคค เค•เคฐเคจเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช beschweren

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ mengeluh

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ัะบะฐั€ะถะธั‚ะธัั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ narzekanie

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๆ–‡ๅฅใ‚’่จ€ใ†ใ“ใจ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท se plaindre

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ quejarse

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท ลŸikayet etmek

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ถˆํ‰ํ•˜๋‹ค

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ูŠุดูƒูˆ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ stฤ›ลพovรกnรญ si

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ sลฅaลพovanie sa

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆŠฑๆ€จ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ pritoลพevanje

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ kvarta

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ัˆะฐา“ั‹ะผะดะฐะฝัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒฌแƒฃแƒฌแƒฃแƒœแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ลŸikayษ™t

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ quejarse

Etymology

The word 'complain' originated from the Latin word 'complangere', which meant 'to lament'. Over time, the meaning shifted to expressing dissatisfaction or annoyance. Complaints are a common form of communication used to address issues or problems. It is a way for individuals to voice their concerns and seek resolution. The history of complaining can be traced back to ancient times when people would voice their grievances to rulers or authorities. In modern times, complaints are often directed towards companies, governments, or other entities in order to improve services or policies.

See also: complainant, complainer, complaint.

Word Frequency Rank

Position #8,418 indicates this is an advanced-level word. While not essential for basic communication, it will enhance your ability to understand and create more nuanced content.