Complainer — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

verb noun /kəm-ˈplān/ com·plain

Meaning & Definition of Complainer

Complainer (verb)

  1. to express grief, pain, or discontent
  2. to make a formal accusation or charge

Complainer (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. a person who makes frequent complaints usually about little things

    "she early on got a reputation as a complainer after finding fault with her work space"

    similar: baby, bellyacher, crybaby, fussbudget, fusser, fusspot, griper, grumbler, kvetch, kvetcher, sniveler, whiner
    related: bawler, bleater, moaner, screamer, squawker, wailer, weeper, crab, grump, malcontent
    near: happy camper

  2. an irritable and complaining person

    "a chronic complainer"

    similar: bear, bellyacher, crab, crank, crosspatch, curmudgeon, fusser, griper, grouch, grouser, growler, grumbler, grump, murmurer, mutterer, sourpuss, whiner
    related: hunks, malcontent, sorehead, grinch, killjoy, party pooper, spoilsport, defeatist, pessimist, faultfinder, kicker, nagger, nitpicker, objector, quibbler, repiner, crock (slang), hypochondriac
    near: optimist, Pollyanna, happy camper

Related Entry: Complain (verb)

Complain is a different word from Complainer. The synonyms below are for complain, not for complainer.

  1. to express dissatisfaction, pain, or resentment usually tiresomely

    "the time-honored tradition of new recruits complaining about the food in the mess hall"

    similar: beef, bellyache, bitch, bleat, carp, caterwaul, crab, croak, fuss, gripe, grizzle, grouch, grouse, growl, grumble, grump, holler, inveigh, keen, kick, kvetch, maunder (chiefly British), moan, murmur, mutter, nag, repine, scream, squawk, squeal, wail, whimper, whine, whinge (British), yammer, yawp, yowl, kick up a fuss
    related: object (to), protest, quarrel (with), cavil, quibble, fret, stew, worry, blubber, cry, sob, bemoan, bewail, deplore, lament
    opposite: crow, delight, rejoice
    near: accept, bear, countenance, endure, take, tolerate, applaud, cheer, commend

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Complainer

The most common words with a similar meaning to Complainer:

baby, bellyacher, crybaby, fussbudget, fusser, fusspot, griper, grumbler, kvetch, kvetcher, sniveler, whiner, bear, crab, crank, crosspatch, curmudgeon, grouch, grouser, growler, grump, murmurer, mutterer, sourpuss

Related Words for Complainer

bawler, bleater, moaner, screamer, squawker, wailer, weeper, malcontent, hunks, sorehead, grinch, killjoy, party pooper, spoilsport, defeatist, pessimist, faultfinder, kicker, nagger, nitpicker, objector, quibbler, repiner, crock, hypochondriac

Near Antonyms of Complainer

happy camper, optimist, Pollyanna

Word Forms of Complainer

Inflections: complained, complaining, complains

Derived words: complainer (noun), complainingly (adverb)

Origin & Etymology of Complainer

Middle English compleynen, from Anglo-French compleindre, from Vulgar Latin *complangere, from Latin com- + plangere to lament plaint

First known use: 14th century

Frequently Asked Questions about Complainer

What does "Complainer" mean?

"Complainer" means to express grief, pain, or discontent. As an a verb and a noun, it is defined as: to express grief, pain, or discontent. It has 2 distinct senses.

What is another word for "Complainer"?

Other words for "Complainer" include baby, bellyacher, crybaby, fussbudget, fusser, fusspot, griper and grumbler. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Complainer" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Complainer"?

There are 49 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Complainer". Common alternatives include baby, bellyacher, crybaby, fussbudget, fusser, fusspot, griper, grumbler, kvetch and kvetcher.

How do you use "Complainer" in a sentence?

Examples of "Complainer" in a sentence: "she early on got a reputation as a complainer after finding fault with her work space"; "a chronic complainer".

Is "Complainer" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Complainer" can be used as a verb and a noun, depending on the context.

How do you pronounce "Complainer"?

"Complainer" is pronounced /kəm-ˈplān/ and divided into syllables as com·plain.

What is the origin of the word "Complainer"?

"Complainer" comes from Middle English compleynen, from Anglo-French compleindre, from Vulgar Latin *complangere, from Latin com- + plangere to lament plaint. First known use: 14th century.

What is another word for "Complainer" meaning "a person who makes frequent complaints usually about little things"?

When "Complainer" (noun) means a person who makes frequent complaints usually about little things, synonyms include baby, bellyacher, crybaby, fussbudget, fusser and fusspot.