How Do You Spell COMPLAINED?

Pronunciation: [kəmplˈe͡ɪnd] (IPA)

The word "complained" is spelled with a "c," "o," "m," "p," "l," "a," "i," "n," and "e," with the stress on the second syllable. The letters "ai" are pronounced as a long "a" sound /eɪ/, while the "e" at the end of the word is silent. The word means expressing dissatisfaction or a grievance. It’s an essential word in daily conversations and widely used in both formal and informal situations.

COMPLAINED Meaning and Definition

  1. Complained is the past tense and past participle form of the verb "complain." Complained refers to the act of expressing dissatisfaction, annoyance, or unhappiness about a particular situation, event, person, or thing. It involves voicing one's discontent or objection about something that is perceived as unsatisfactory, unfair, or inappropriate. When someone complains about something, they are typically highlighting their displeasure or discomfort, often seeking to bring attention to the issue and prompt some kind of resolution or improvement.

    Complaining can take various forms, such as expressing discontent verbally, lodging complaints formally or informally, or writing letters or emails to address concerns. It is a means of communicating dissatisfaction and asserting one's opinion or viewpoint in the hope of obtaining a resolution or remedy for the perceived problem. Complaining can occur in personal relationships, customer-service interactions, work environments, or any situation where a person feels aggrieved or dissatisfied.

    However, it is important to note that complaining, when done excessively or without valid reason, can be seen as negative or unconstructive. In some cases, complaining may be viewed as a means of venting frustrations rather than genuinely seeking a solution. Overall, the act of complaining is a way for individuals to voice their discontent and seek improvement or resolution in the face of dissatisfaction or displeasure.

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Etymology of COMPLAINED

The word complained is derived from the verb complain, which can be traced back to the Old French word complaignier. In turn, complaignier is derived from the Latin word complangere, which consists of com- (meaning together or with) and plangere (meaning to lament or to beat one's breast). The Latin origin suggests the act of expressing discontent or mourning in a passionate or vocal manner. Over time, the spelling and pronunciation evolved into the modern form complained.

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Conjugate verb Complained

CONDITIONAL

I would complain
we would complain
you would complain
he/she/it would complain
they would complain

FUTURE

I will complain
we will complain
you will complain
he/she/it will complain
they will complain

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have complained
we will have complained
you will have complained
he/she/it will have complained
they will have complained

PAST

I complained
we complained
you complained
he/she/it complained
they complained

PAST PERFECT

I had complained
we had complained
you had complained
he/she/it had complained
they had complained

PRESENT

I complain
we complain
you complain
he/she/it complains
they complain

PRESENT PERFECT

I have complained
we have complained
you have complained
he/she/it has complained
they have complained
I am complaining
we are complaining
you are complaining
he/she/it is complaining
they are complaining
I was complaining
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I will be complaining
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I would have complained
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I would be complaining
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