What does complaining mean?
Complaining means present participle and gerund of complain.
Complaining
/kəmˈpleɪn.ɪŋ/ · verb
Meaning
present participle and gerund of complain.
Definitions by Sense
- present participle and gerund of complain
- The act by which someone complains; a complaint.
- Continuously expressing dissatisfaction or annoyance.
Example Sentences
Elizabeth[…]wished he were beside her, and was so glad to think he would soon be beside her always, with all his humours and weaknesses, all his little crossnesses and complainings ;[…]
Synonyms for complaining
Antonyms for complaining
Related Words
Word Forms
- complainings
- more complaining
- most complaining
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for complaining?
Common synonyms include complaintive.
What is the opposite of complaining?
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
How do you use complaining in a sentence?
Elizabeth[…]wished he were beside her, and was so glad to think he would soon be beside her always, with all his humours and weaknesses, all his little crossnesses and complainings ;[…]
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