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complaining

verb

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Meaning

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Expressing dissatisfaction or annoyance about something perceived as wrong, unfair, or unsatisfactory.

Example Sentence

The student kept complaining about the difficulty of the homework, but the teacher explained it was designed to challenge them.

Usage Note

This word is used to describe the act of voicing discontent, unhappiness, or pain about a situation, person, or thing, often in a repetitive or bothersome manner.