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- [kuh m-pleyn]
- /kəmˈpleɪn/
- /kəm.ˈpleɪ.nə(r)/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [kuh m-pleyn]
- /kəmˈpleɪn/
Definitions of complainer word
- countable noun complainer A complainer is someone who complains a lot about their problems or about things they do not like. 3
- verb without object complainer to express dissatisfaction, pain, uneasiness, censure, resentment, or grief; find fault: He complained constantly about the noise in the corridor. 1
- verb without object complainer to tell of one's pains, ailments, etc.: to complain of a backache. 1
- verb without object complainer to make a formal accusation: If you think you've been swindled, complain to the police. 1
- noun complainer One who complains, or is known for their complaints. 1
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Origin of complainer
First appearance:
before 1350 One of the 20% oldest English words
1350-1400; Middle English compleinen < Anglo-French compleign-, stem of compleindre, Old French complaindre < Vulgar Latin *complangere, equivalent to Latin com- com- + plangere to lament; see plaint
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Parts of speech for Complainer
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
complainer popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 92% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 52% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
complainer usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for complainer
noun complainer
- troublemaker — a person who causes difficulties, distress, worry, etc., for others, especially one who does so habitually as a matter of malice.
- nitpicker — a person who nitpicks, especially habitually.
- grump — a person given to constant complaining.
- crybaby — If someone calls a child a crybaby, they mean that the child cries a lot for no good reason.
- protester — an expression or declaration of objection, disapproval, or dissent, often in opposition to something a person is powerless to prevent or avoid: a protest against increased taxation.
Top questions with complainer
- how to handle a complainer?
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