Definition of Complain

to make negative remarks about someone or something often

Examples of Complain in a sentence

The students complain about all the extra homework their math teacher gave them over winter break.  🔊

Her mother liked to complain about everything from the weather to current politics.  🔊

The tired mother was sick of listening to her children complain about their chores so she sent them to their room and took away their phones.  🔊

Picky eaters usually complain about their food.  🔊

Every time the soccer players complain that their coach makes them run too many laps, he adds an additional mile to their morning run.  🔊

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