complaining

/kəmˈpleɪnɪŋ/
/kəmˈpleɪnɪŋ/
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Definitions of complaining
  1. adjective
    expressing pain or dissatisfaction of resentment
    “a complaining boss”
    synonyms: complaintive
    fretful, querulous, whiney, whiny
    habitually complaining
    protestant
    protesting
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    antonyms:
    uncomplaining
    not complaining
    patient
    enduring trying circumstances with even temper or characterized by such endurance
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Pronunciation
US
/kəmˈpleɪnɪŋ/
UK
/kəmˈpleɪnɪŋ/
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