complaining

Meanings

• Verb

  expressing dissatisfaction or annoyance, typically about a particular thing.

  - "He was complaining about the long wait at the doctor's office."
  - "Why are you always complaining? Try to find something positive."
  - "The children were complaining of hunger."

• Noun

  expressing dissatisfaction or criticism.

  - "There was a lot of complaining about the new policy."
  - "The customer service representative listened patiently to all the complaining."
  - "She tried to ignore the complaining and focus on the positive."

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Synonyms

beef , bitch , gripe , grouse , grumble , grump , kvetch , moan , whine , whinge

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with complaining
whining , dining , wining , declining

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Variants

List of all variants of complaining that leads to same result
complain , complained , complainer , complainers , complaining , complainingly , complains

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Etymology

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Old French complainer, from complainer 'to lament, complain, accuse, reproach'; from complaire 'to please, delight', from com- 'together' + plaire 'to please'.

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Trivia

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1. Did you know that complaining can have positive effects? Research shows that expressing negative emotions can help improve mood and relationships.

2. In some cultures, complaining is seen as a sign of respect and a way to show concern. In other cultures, complaining is discouraged and seen as a sign of weakness.

3. The world record for the longest complaint letter is held by Walter Mitty, the main character in James Thurber's short story 'The Secret Life of Walter Mitty'. The letter is over 43,000 words long!

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Related Concepts

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1. criticism: Complaining is a form of criticism, which is the expression of disapproval of someone or something based on perceived faults or mistakes.

2. venting: Complaining can also be seen as a form of venting, which is the expression of strong emotions, such as anger or frustration, in order to relieve stress and tension.

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Culture

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Complaining is a common human behavior and can be seen in various forms of literature, art, music, and other forms of expression. In literature, complaining is a theme in many works, such as poems, novels, and plays. In art, complaining can be expressed through paintings, sculptures, and installations. In music, complaining is a common theme in various genres, such as blues, folk, and rock. Complaining can also be seen in various forms of media, such as television shows and movies.

How to Memorize "complaining"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine yourself in a situation where you are feeling frustrated or annoyed. Visualize yourself expressing your feelings through complaining.
   - Visualize the body language and tone of voice that might accompany complaining.
   - Visualize the effect that complaining has on yourself and others.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'complaining' with the feeling of frustration or annoyance.
   - Associate the word 'complaining' with the sound of someone expressing dissatisfaction.
   - Associate the word 'complaining' with the image of someone pouting or grumbling.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'C-O-M-P-L-A-I-N-G' to remember the definition of complaining: 'Complaining is expressing dissatisfaction or annoyance.'
   - Create a sentence using the word 'complaining' and remember the definition of the word.
   - Use a rhyme or song to help remember the definition of complaining.

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