noun ·Uncommon ·College level

Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   One who complains, or is known for their complaints.
2. 2
   a person given to excessive complaints and crying and whining wordnet
3. 3
   A complainant (an alleged victim in a criminal trial).

Synonyms

All synonyms

bellyachergrumblergrumblerwhinerwhinerbellyacher

Antonyms

All antonyms

noncomplainer

Example

More examples

"You're a compulsive complainer."

Etymology

From complain + -er.

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