Definition

A person who often expresses dissatisfaction or annoyance about something.

Example

She is known as a complainer because she always finds something to criticize.

Conversation

I can't believe how much John complains about everything.

I know, he's such a complainer sometimes.

It makes it hard to enjoy our time together.

Right? I wish he'd focus on the positives instead.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Complainer → It is formed from "com-" (meaning together) and "plangere" (meaning to lament or strike). The word describes someone who expresses dissatisfaction or laments about a situation, often in a collective context.

Memory Tip

Think of people coming 'together' ('com-') to 'lament' ('plangere') about something — that's why a complainer is someone who voices their grievances.

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