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complaining

ADJECTIVE
objecting
Synonyms
STRONGEST
grumbling protesting whining
STRONG
accusing bellyaching bewailing charging deploring disapproving discontented dissenting fretting lamenting moaning mourning murmuring regretting repining weeping
WEAK
critical malcontent peevish querulous resentful
Antonyms
WEAK
appreciating enjoying praising

Example Sentences

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When Crabtree couldn’t find an alternative and found others complaining of similar experiences, she decided to make her own.

From MarketWatch • May 7, 2026

I have written about this at Slate, though in a complaining tone, because basic economy has gotten pretty stripped down.

From Slate • May 5, 2026

Not that the former Linkoping, Montpellier and BK Hacken forward is complaining.

From BBC • May 2, 2026

But 49-year-old Tonekabon said "even wealthy people are complaining", as tenants -- including his own -- struggle to pay rent.

From Barron's • Apr. 30, 2026

So I didn’t resist, although when we were back in the car and Mom started complaining about the price of gasoline, I wondered if maybe I should have.

From "Maybe He Just Likes You" by Barbara Dee