complain
verb (used without object)
to express dissatisfaction, pain, uneasiness, censure, resentment, or grief; find fault.
is complaining
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present progressiveof complain (3rd person singular).present progressive
Used to describe an ongoing action or state that is currently taking place in the immediate present.
Example Sentences
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The saying is used most frequently in basketball when someone is complaining about an officiating call.
From Barron's ● Jun. 18, 2026
In one video, an employee named Jesse is complaining to his chatbot about his boss taking credit for his work.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 27, 2026
Schaefer wrote that when he confronted Arthur Siegle with Weinberg’s accusations, he responded, “I have no idea what this guy is complaining about nor do I really care.”
From Seattle Times ● Nov. 28, 2023
"Every manager is complaining about the schedule," Ten Hag said.
From BBC ● Nov. 25, 2023
Caroline is complaining that the cool people get credit for everything around here.
From "Linked" by Gordon Korman
