complaining Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. verb express complaints, discontent, displeasure, or unhappiness
    plain; kvetch; sound off; kick; complain; quetch.
    • My mother complains all day
    • She has a lot to kick about
  2. verb make a formal accusation; bring a formal charge
    complain.
    • The plaintiff's lawyer complained that he defendant had physically abused his client
  3. adjective expressing pain or dissatisfaction of resentment
    complaintive.
    • a complaining boss

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