Complaining
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /kəmˈpleɪn.ɪŋ/ · Part of speech verb
Quick meaning: Complaining is a verb meaning present participle and gerund of complain.
Meaning
present participle and gerund of complain.
More Meanings
- 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 ;[…]
Word Forms
- complainings
Synonyms for complaining
Depending on context, synonyms include complaintive.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include complaintive, querulous, whiny, grumbling, whiney, repining.
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