adj
complaining
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adj
1
Frequently expressing dissatisfaction or annoyance.
"His constant complaining started to wear on his coworkers."
How to Use Complaining
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishDescribes someone who keeps voicing dissatisfaction, often in an irritating way.
Common pairings
constant complaining
stop complaining
Word Forms
more complaining comparative, complainings plural, most complaining superlative
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