complaint
UK: kəmˈpleɪnt | US: kəmˈpleɪnt
n. a formal expression of dissatisfaction or grievance
n. a physical ailment or disorder
n. the act of complaining; a protest
The word "complaint" originates from Old French complainte, derived from Latin complangere ("to lament loudly"), combining com- (intensive prefix) and plangere ("to strike, lament"). The root plain reflects the act of expressing sorrow or protest, evolving into its modern sense of voicing dissatisfaction. The suffix -t solidifies it as a noun.
She filed a complaint about the noisy construction work.
His persistent cough was his only complaint during the checkup.
The manager addressed the customer’s complaint promptly.
Constant complaints without action solve nothing.
The letter detailed her formal complaint against the policy.