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complaining

ADJECTIVE

objecting

Synonyms

STRONGEST

grumbling protesting whining

STRONG

accusing bellyaching bewailing charging deploring disapproving discontented dissenting fretting lamenting moaning mourning murmuring regretting repining weeping

WEAK

critical malcontent peevish querulous resentful

Antonyms

WEAK

appreciating enjoying praising

Example Sentences

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But DeVaux is not complaining, because it’s been a lot since 7:10 p.m.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 5, 2026

When the whistle blows for the first kickoff, expect the complaining to stop and the cheering to start.

From Barron's • Jun. 5, 2026

Waiting staff across the US agree, and some are complaining if they think they have not been sufficiently tipped.

From BBC • May 27, 2026

So stop complaining and just keep putting one foot in front of the other.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 22, 2026

“Stop complaining and eat your broccoli,” Dad says.

From "Finding Junie Kim" by Ellen Oh