complains
word · lemma: complain
Definition
To say that you are unhappy or not satisfied with something, often in an ongoing or habitual way.
Usage & Nuances
'Complains' is the third-person singular (he/she/it) present tense of 'complain'. It can refer to both minor and serious issues, but frequently suggests repeated or habitual negativity. Common collocations: 'complains about', 'complains that'. Not as formal as 'grievance'.
Spanish: se quejaPortuguese (BR): reclama - se queixaPortuguese (PT): queixa-seChinese (Simplified): 抱怨Chinese (Traditional): 抱怨Hindi: शिकायत करता हैArabic: يشتكيBengali: অভিযোগ করে - অভিযোগ করেনRussian: жалуетсяJapanese: 不満を言う - 文句を言うVietnamese: phàn nànKorean: 불평한다 - 불만을 털어놓는다Turkish: şikayet ederUrdu: شکایت کرتا ہے - شکایت کرتی ہےIndonesian: mengeluh
Example Sentences
If she complains one more time, I might just leave.
natural
My dad complains that nobody listens to him.
natural
He never does anything—just complains all the time.
natural
She always complains when it rains.
basic
My brother complains about his homework every day.
basic
The customer complains about the slow service.
basic