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complaint

/kəmˈpleɪnt/ · com·plaint
noun
  1. The act of complaining. She made a complaint to the manager about the poor service.
  2. A grievance, problem, difficulty, or concern. I have no complaints about the quality of his work, but I don't enjoy his company.
  3. In a civil action, the first pleading of the plaintiff setting out the facts on which the claim is based. The complaint outlined the details of the alleged negligence.
Did you know? The word 'complaint' has been used in various contexts, including in literature, such as in Shakespeare's 'The Merchant of Venice', where Portia's speech highlights the importance of addressing grievances.
Written by Lexi Wordsworth, Dictionary Editor 0 lookups Added Jul 26, 2026