complaining

Definition of Complaining in English :

1. complaining, complaintive

expressing pain or dissatisfaction of resentment

Example Sentences:
'a complaining boss'

WordNet Lexical Database for English. Princeton University. 2010.

Complaining

verb (intransitive)

1.

to express resentment, displeasure, etc, esp habitually; grumble

2. (foll by of)

to state the presence of pain, illness, etc, esp in the hope of sympathy

she complained of a headache

verb intransitive

1.

to claim or express pain, displeasure, etc.

2.

to find fault; declare annoyance

3.

to make an accusation; bring a formal charge

intr.v. com·plained, com·plain·ing, com·plains

1. To express feelings of pain, dissatisfaction, or resentment.

2. To make a formal accusation or bring a formal charge; file a complaint.