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- [kuh m-pleyn]
- /kəmˈpleɪn/
- /kəmˈpleɪn/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [kuh m-pleyn]
- /kəmˈpleɪn/
Definitions of complaining word
- verb without object complaining to express dissatisfaction, pain, uneasiness, censure, resentment, or grief; find fault: He complained constantly about the noise in the corridor. 1
- verb without object complaining to tell of one's pains, ailments, etc.: to complain of a backache. 1
- verb without object complaining to make a formal accusation: If you think you've been swindled, complain to the police. 1
- noun complaining Present participle of complain. 1
- noun complaining The act by which someone complaints; a complaint. 0
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Origin of complaining
First appearance:
before 1350 One of the 20% oldest English words
1350-1400; Middle English compleinen < Anglo-French compleign-, stem of compleindre, Old French complaindre < Vulgar Latin *complangere, equivalent to Latin com- com- + plangere to lament; see plaint
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Parts of speech for Complaining
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
complaining popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 92% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
complaining usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for complaining
adj complaining
- grumbling — to murmur or mutter in discontent; complain sullenly.
- discontented — not content; dissatisfied; discontented.
- weeping — expressing grief, sorrow, or any overwhelming emotion by shedding tears: weeping multitudes.
- lamenting — to feel or express sorrow or regret for: to lament his absence.
- critical — If a person is critical or in a critical condition in hospital, they are seriously ill.
adjective complaining
- grouchy — sullenly discontented; sulky; morose; ill-tempered.
- testy — irritably impatient; touchy.
- grumpy — surly or ill-tempered; discontentedly or sullenly irritable; grouchy.
- crabby — Someone who is crabby is bad-tempered and unpleasant to people.
- cantankerous — Someone who is cantankerous is always finding things to argue or complain about.
noun complaining
- carping — tending to make petty complaints; fault-finding
- faultfinding — the act of pointing out faults, especially faults of a petty nature; carping.
- grousing — to grumble; complain: I've never met anyone who grouses so much about his work.
- dissatisfaction — the state or attitude of not being satisfied; discontent; displeasure.
- griping — Informal. to complain naggingly or constantly; grumble.
Antonyms for complaining
adj complaining
- appreciating — to be grateful or thankful for: They appreciated his thoughtfulness.
- praising — the act of expressing approval or admiration; commendation; laudation.
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