Definition of COMPLAINING

complaining

Plural: complainings

Verb

  • express complaints, discontent, displeasure, or unhappiness
  • make a formal accusation; bring a formal charge
  • present participle and gerund of complain

Adjective

  • expressing pain or dissatisfaction of resentment
    • "a complaining boss"

Noun

  • The act by which someone complains; a complaint.

Synonyms

complain, complaintive, kick, kvetch, plain, quetch, sound off, latrant

Antonyms

cheer, uncomplaining

Scrabble Score: 18

complaining: valid Scrabble (US) TWL Word
complaining: valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
complaining: valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 25

complaining: valid Words With Friends Word