complaint

[kəmˈpleɪnt]

complaint Definition

• 1. an expression of dissatisfaction or annoyance about something
• 2. a reason for dissatisfaction or annoyance

Using complaint: Examples

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

• Example

  He filed a complaint with the manager about the poor service.

• Example

  The main complaint among the employees was the low salary.

• Example

  She had no complaints about the hotel's facilities.

• Example

  The customer's complaint was resolved by the company.

complaint Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for complaint

• grievance
• criticism
• objection
• displeasure
• protest

Antonyms for complaint

• praise
• compliment

Idioms Using complaint

• make a federal case out of something

  to exaggerate the importance of something; to treat a minor issue as if it were a major one

  Example

  He made a federal case out of a simple complaint about the food.

• grin and bear it

  to endure a difficult or unpleasant situation with good humor

  Example

  She decided to grin and bear it rather than file a complaint about her coworker's behavior.

• get off someone's chest

  to relieve oneself of a burden by talking about it

  Example

  After he aired his complaints, he felt like a weight had been lifted off his chest.

Phrases with complaint

• air a complaint

  to express one's dissatisfaction or annoyance about something

  Example

  If you have any issues, please feel free to air your complaints.

• have no complaints

  to be completely satisfied with something

  Example

  I have no complaints about the quality of the product.

• lodge a complaint

  to make a formal complaint to an authority or organization

  Example

  He lodged a complaint with the police about the noise from his neighbor's party.

Origins of complaint

from Latin 'complangere', meaning 'to lament'

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Summary: complaint in Brief

A 'complaint' [kəmˈpleɪnt] is an expression of dissatisfaction or annoyance about something, often with a reason. It can be lodged formally or informally, and can be resolved or left unaddressed. Phrases like 'air a complaint' and 'lodge a complaint' describe the act of expressing dissatisfaction, while idioms like 'grin and bear it' and 'get off someone's chest' describe ways of dealing with it.