complain

[kəmˈpleɪn]

complain Definition

• 1. to express dissatisfaction or annoyance about something
• 2. to state that one is suffering from a particular problem or illness

Using complain: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "complain" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  She's always complaining about her job.

• Example

  I'm not complaining, but I could use some help.

• Example

  He complained of a headache and fatigue.

• Example

  The customer complained to the manager about the poor service.

complain Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for complain

• grumble
• whine
• protest
• gripe
• moan

Antonyms for complain

• praise
• commend

Idioms Using complain

• grin and bear it

  to endure a difficult or unpleasant situation with good humor and patience

  Example

  I know the job is tough, but you just have to grin and bear it.

• make a fuss

  to complain or protest loudly and insistently

  Example

  He made a fuss when he found out his flight was delayed.

• put up with

  to tolerate or endure something unpleasant or difficult

  Example

  I don't know how she puts up with his constant complaining.

Phrases with complain

• complain of

  to say that one is suffering from a particular problem or illness

  Example

  He complained of a sore throat.

• complain about

  to express dissatisfaction or annoyance about something

  Example

  She complained about the noise from the construction site.

• nothing to complain about

  a situation where everything is satisfactory and there is no reason to complain

  Example

  The hotel was great - we had nothing to complain about.

Origins of complain

from Old French 'plaindre', meaning 'to lament'

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Summary: complain in Brief

'Complain' [kəmˈpleɪn] is a verb that expresses dissatisfaction or annoyance about something, as in 'She's always complaining about her job.' It can also mean to state that one is suffering from a particular problem or illness, as in 'He complained of a headache and fatigue.' The phrase 'nothing to complain about' indicates a situation where everything is satisfactory. Idioms like 'grin and bear it' and 'make a fuss' describe ways of dealing with unpleasant situations.