Pronunciation

/kəmˈpleɪnt/

Definitions

• Noun: 1. A statement expressing dissatisfaction, unhappiness, or a grievance. 2. [countable] A formal expression of such dissatisfaction, typically made to a person in authority. 3. [uncountable] The act of complaining or the habit of complaining.
• Verb: 1. To express dissatisfaction or complain about something. 2. To make a formal complaint.

Phrases

• “Make a complaint” refers to the act of formally expressing dissatisfaction.
• “Bring up a complaint” means to mention or discuss an issue that you are unhappy with.
• “No complaints” signifies that there are no issues or disagreements.

Example Sentences

• Noun: “She filed a complaint against her landlord for the poor maintenance.”
• Verb: “After the long wait, he finally complained to the customer service.”
• “I have no complaints about the food; it was delicious.”

Synonyms

• Grievance
• Complaints
• Grievance
• Gripe
• Issue
• Fault
• Complain

Antonyms

• Satisfaction
• Approval
• Acceptance
• Contentment
• Endorsement

Related Words

• Whine (verb, similar to complain but with a negative connotation)
• Grievable (adjective, describing a complaint that can be justified)
• Petition (noun, a formal request or complaint)