complaining

[kəmˈpleɪnɪŋ]
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Complaining is when someone keeps saying that they don't like something or are unhappy about a situation.

When we talk about complaining, we often think of it as when people grumble and gripe about their daily lives. They might complain about traffic jams, bad weather, or even the food they had for breakfast. It's easy to get caught up in complaining, especially if you're feeling stressed or frustrated. Sometimes friends will joke that someone is just "complaining" instead of doing something about a problem. But others use complaining as a way to express their feelings and opinions, which can be useful for making changes or improvements.

How common is "complaining"?

Word complaining is considered rare in modern English.
It has a balanced usage among all categories: speech, fiction, newspapers and academic texts.
Definitions

verb

  • To express feelings of pain, dissatisfaction, or resentment.

    Example: Joe was always complaining about the noise made by his neighbours.

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noun

  • The act by which someone complaints; a complaint.

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