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

From Barron's • Jun. 5, 2026

He was complaining about how he was being prohibited from adding another story onto his place.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 1, 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

It was thin and wet, and was complaining softly to itself in a low, continuous whimper.

From "Wolf Brother" by Michelle Paver