Used in a Sentence

complaining

Definition, parts of speech, synonyms, and sentence examples for complaining.

Editorial note

This doesn't excuse the behavior, but the reality is, the people complaining don't really care to change.

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Quick take

The act by which someone complains; a complaint.

Meaning at a glance

The clearest senses and uses of complaining gathered in one view.

noun

The act by which someone complains; a complaint.

Definitions

Core meanings and parts of speech for complaining.

noun

The act by which someone complains; a complaint.

Example sentences

1

This doesn't excuse the behavior, but the reality is, the people complaining don't really care to change.

2

I think the issue is really this: how many people complaining about these issues are using an Android or iOS device?

3

It's like complaining that rifles aren't accurate, because expert archers hit more targets with bow and arrow.

4

Instead of complaining, Roger Reynolds should be peddling his services to Gravity Payments employees who can now afford his services.

5

Of course, this is the opposite of the bit people in this thread were complaining about.

6

At the same time, you guys are constantly complaining that you can't find qualified people.

7

Are you really complaining that if a law/agreement isn't 100% effective then it is worthless?

8

When I hear developers with degrees complaining about how hard it is to find work these days I'm completely baffled.

9

Now you're left complaining because none of your favorite sites are around.

10

I've been asking people every time I heard their them complaining about h1b and low skill...

11

In this thread there's a lot of complaining about mediocre developers.

12

This is why high tech companies are complaining about shortage; sometimes you just need better staff than what's generally on the market to maintain standards.

Quote examples

1

Simply put: "how many people complaining about these issues are using an Android or iOS device?" is irrelevant.

2

Well, one complaint about a specific aspect of internet use is not "complaining endlessly".

3

I'm not complaining, just replying to the post I replied to originally which said "no one cares" about a degree.

4

It reminds me of advertising for "artisanal" products and it also reminds me of people complaining about how the world is too fast paced and you need to slow down and get some fresh air.

Frequently asked questions

Short answers drawn from the clearest meanings and examples for this word.

How do you use complaining in a sentence?

This doesn't excuse the behavior, but the reality is, the people complaining don't really care to change.

What does complaining mean?

The act by which someone complains; a complaint.

What part of speech is complaining?

complaining is commonly used as noun.