Pronunciation: /kəmˈpleɪnt/
noun a statement that a situation is unsatisfactory or unacceptable
A1 I have a complaint about the noise coming from my neighbor's apartment.
A2 She filed a complaint with the manager about the poor maintenance of the building.
B1 The customer lodged a formal complaint with the company after receiving a faulty product.
B2 The employee's complaint about workplace harassment was taken seriously by HR.
C1 The consumer advocacy group submitted a detailed complaint to the regulatory agency.
C2 The lawyer drafted a legal complaint to be filed in court against the company for breach of contract.
verb not applicable
A1 She complained about the cold weather.
A2 He complained to the manager about the poor service.
B1 The customer complained of a headache after eating the food.
B2 The employees complained to HR about their working conditions.
C1 The residents complained to the city council about the noise pollution.
C2 The passengers complained to the airline about the flight delays.
adjective not applicable
A1 She made a complaint about the loud music.
A2 The customer filed a complaint about the poor service.
B1 There was a complaint from the neighbors about the noise.
B2 The airline received a formal complaint regarding the delayed flight.
C1 The company addressed the customer's complaint promptly and effectively.
C2 The detailed complaint letter outlined multiple issues with the product.
adverb not applicable
A1 She complained loudly about the cold weather.
A2 He complained constantly about his noisy neighbors.
B1 The customer's complaint was promptly addressed by the manager.
B2 Despite her complaint, the project was completed on time and within budget.
C1 The company received a formal complaint from a dissatisfied customer.
C2 His repeated complaints about the company's unethical practices led to an investigation.
pronoun not applicable
A1 I have a complaint about the food at this restaurant.
A2 She made a complaint to the manager about the noise levels in her apartment building.
B1 The customer's complaint was handled promptly by the customer service team.
B2 The company received a formal complaint from a dissatisfied client regarding the quality of their services.
C1 The complaint filed by the employee highlighted several violations of company policies.
C2 The government agency launched an investigation into the complaint of corruption within the department.
preposition not applicable
A1 I have a complaint about the noise coming from the neighbor's apartment.
A2 She filed a complaint with the manager about the leaky faucet in her apartment.
B1 The customer lodged a complaint with the company regarding the poor quality of the product.
B2 The employee's complaint about the unfair treatment was taken seriously by HR.
C1 The union filed a formal complaint against the company for violating labor laws.
C2 The lawyer drafted a detailed complaint to be filed in court against the defendant.
conjunction not applicable
A1 I have a complaint about the noise in my apartment.
A2 She filed a complaint with the manager about the leaky faucet.
B1 The customer's complaint was quickly resolved by the company.
B2 Despite her complaint, the project was completed on time.
C1 The complaint raised by the employee highlighted a serious issue within the organization.
C2 The complaint was dismissed by the board due to lack of evidence.
interjection not applicable
A1 Complaint! It's too hot in here.
A2 Complaint! This food is too spicy for me.
B1 Complaint! I don't think this product is worth the price.
B2 Complaint! The service at this restaurant is terrible.
C1 Complaint! I demand to speak to the manager about this issue.
C2 Complaint! I will be filing a formal complaint with the company regarding their unethical practices.
article not applicable
A1 I have a complaint about the food at the restaurant.
A2 She made a complaint to the manager about the noise in her hotel room.
B1 The customer filed a complaint with the company's customer service department.
B2 The employee's complaint about unfair treatment was taken seriously by HR.
C1 The lawyer drafted a formal complaint to be submitted to the court.
C2 The union filed a complaint on behalf of the workers regarding safety violations in the workplace.
formal The customer lodged a formal complaint with the company regarding the faulty product.
informal She's always complaining about the long hours at work.
slang Stop whining and just deal with it.
figurative His constant complaints were like nails on a chalkboard.
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