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UK/["/kəmˈpleɪnt/"]/US/["/kəmˈpleɪnt/"]/

Meaning of Complaint

a reason for not being satisfied; a statement that somebody makes saying that they are not satisfied

In simple words: A statement saying that something is wrong or not good.

Complaint in a sentence

  • I filed a complaint with the manager about the poor service.
  • Her complaint was that the product did not meet her expectations.
  • The tenant made a formal complaint regarding the noise levels.
  • He constantly registers a complaint about the traffic in the city.
  • We received an official complaint from a customer about our delivery times.

How to use Complaint

Use 'complaint' in contexts where someone expresses dissatisfaction. It's appropriate in both spoken and written forms but should be avoided in very casual settings.

Grammar pattern

make + a complaint

Memory hint

Think of 'complain' and 'paint' — imagine painting over a problem with a complaint.

Related words

Collocations with Complaint

Synonyms for Complaint

Opposites of Complaint

Common mistakes with Complaint

  • Using 'complaint' as a verb (it is a noun).
  • Confusing 'complaint' with 'complaining' (the action of expressing dissatisfaction).
  • Omitting the article 'a' before 'complaint' when necessary.

Compare Complaint with Protest, Objection, Claim

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Frequently asked questions about Complaint

What does Complaint mean?

A statement saying that something is wrong or not good.

What is the definition of Complaint?

a reason for not being satisfied; a statement that somebody makes saying that they are not satisfied

How do you use Complaint in a sentence?

I filed a complaint with the manager about the poor service.

Can you give another example of Complaint?

Her complaint was that the product did not meet her expectations.

What are synonyms for Complaint?

Common alternatives include grievance, protest, objection, claim, discontent.

What is the opposite of Complaint?

Opposite meanings include praise, compliment.

What words go with Complaint?

It commonly pairs with serious, common, familiar, have, bring, file, arise, concern something, relate to something, complaint procedure, complaints procedure, complaint system, complaint about, complaint against, complaint from, cause for complaint, grounds for complaint, a chorus of complaint, minor, chronic, common, have, suffer from.

What are common mistakes when using Complaint?

Using 'complaint' as a verb (it is a noun). Confusing 'complaint' with 'complaining' (the action of expressing dissatisfaction). Omitting the article 'a' before 'complaint' when necessary.

How do you pronounce Complaint?

US: /["/kəmˈpleɪnt/"]/, UK: /["/kəmˈpleɪnt/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Complaint?

Use 'complaint' in contexts where someone expresses dissatisfaction. It's appropriate in both spoken and written forms but should be avoided in very casual settings.

What CEFR level is Complaint?

"Complaint" is at B1 level on the CEFR scale.