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Complaining - Dictionary

Complaining

Part of Speech

Verb (Present Participle of "Complain")

Pronunciation

British English: /kəmˈpleɪ.nɪŋ/

American English: /kəmˈpleɪ.nɪŋ/

Definitions

  • Expressing dissatisfaction or annoyance about something.
  • Voicing grievances, especially about an undesirable situation.

Usage Examples

  • She kept complaining about the noisy neighbors.
  • He is always complaining about his job.

Etymology

Derived from Old French complaindre, which means "to lament" or "to bewail," and later adapted into Middle English as "complainen."

Synonyms

  • Grumbling
  • Whining
  • Moaning
  • Protesting

Antonyms

  • Accepting
  • Endorsing
  • Approving
  • Rejoicing

Translations

Language Translation Pronunciation
FrenchPlaignant/plɛɲɑ̃/
GermanSich beschwerend/zɪç bəˈʃveːʁənt/
SpanishQuejándose/ke.xanˈdo.se/
PortugueseReclamando/ʁɨklaˈmɐ̃du/
ItalianLamentandosi/la.menˈtan.do.si/
Chinese抱怨/bào yuàn/
Japanese不満を言う/fuman o iu/
RussianЖалуясь/ˈʐa.lʊ.jəsʲ/
Hindiशिकायत कर रहा/śikāyat kar rahā/
Bengaliঅভিযোগ করা/ôbhi.jôg kôra/

Regional Pronunciation Variations

  • British English: /kəmˈpleɪ.nɪŋ/
  • American English: /kəmˈpleɪ.nɪŋ/
  • Australian English: /kəmˈpleɪ.nɪŋ/

Historical Usage

The word has been used since the 14th century, often in a legal or literary context to describe grievances or protests.

Cultural Nuances

In some cultures, complaining is seen as an undesirable trait, while in others, it is a sign of assertiveness and self-expression.

More Information

Complaining is often associated with dissatisfaction but can also be used constructively to bring attention to issues that need resolution. In modern psychology, excessive complaining is linked to negativity bias, but constructive complaining can lead to positive change.

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