complaining

• Beschreibt eine Person, die Unzufriedenheit oder Verärgerung über etwas äußert.

Expressing dissatisfaction or annoyance about something.

1. Expressing dissatisfactionB1informal

   Showing or expressing pain, annoyance, or resentment about something.

   sich beschwerend

   • The complaining customer demanded a refund.
   • She had a complaining tone in her voice.
   • His complaining attitude annoyed everyone at the meeting.

   Synonymecarpingfretfulgrumblingpeevishpetulantquerulous

   Antonymecontentgratefulpleasedsatisfied

• Verb, das verwendet wird, um Unzufriedenheit, Ärger oder eine Beschwerde über etwas auszudrücken.

A verb used to express dissatisfaction, annoyance, or a grievance about something.

1. Express dissatisfactionA2formal

   To say that something is wrong or not satisfactory.

   Unzufriedenheit äußern

   • She complained about the noisy neighbors.
   • He complained to the manager about the poor service.
   • They complained that the room was too cold.

   Synonymecarpgripegrumblekvetchmoanobjectprotestwhine

   Antonymeapplaudapprovecelebratecommendpraise

2. Report a problemB1formal

   To formally state that something is not working properly or is causing trouble.

   Beschwerde einlegen

   • I need to complain to the landlord about the broken heater.
   • She complained to the airline about her lost luggage.
   • He complained to the city council about the potholes.

   Synonymeflaglodgenotifyraiseregisterreport

3. Whine or grumbleB1informal

   To express annoyance or unhappiness in a persistent, often irritating way.

   Sich beschweren

   • Stop complaining and do something about it!
   • He's always complaining about his job.
   • She complained all day about the weather.

   Synonymebeefbellyachecarpgripegrouchgrousegrumblekvetchmoanwhine

   Antonymeapplaudapprovecommendpraise