Note: The translation for this entry is currently under quality review. Some content is temporarily displayed in English only.
complain
This word carries a tone of dissatisfaction and often implies a desire for a remedy or a change in circumstances. In social contexts, it can range from casual grumbling to formal grievances, often carrying a negative connotation of being difficult or pessimistic if used frequently. In medical contexts, the word shifts from an expression of annoyance to a neutral reporting of symptoms. When a patient complains of a symptom, it is a clinical description of their experience rather than an expression of anger or resentment toward the provider.
Meanings
To express dissatisfaction, pain, or resentment about a particular situation or person.
"He began to complain about the noise from the street."
To state formally that something is unsatisfactory or incorrect, often to an authority.
"The customer complained that the product was defective."