Complaint - definition, pronunciation, transcription
noun
- (formerly) a loud cry (or repeated cries) of pain or rage or sorrow
- an expression of grievance or resentment
- (civil law) the first pleading of the plaintiff setting out the facts on which the claim for relief is based
- (criminal law) a pleading describing some wrong or offense (syn: charge)
Extra examples
The board has received a number of complaints about the new policy.
The company has a system to handle customer complaints.
The lack of parking spaces is a common complaint among the city's residents.
The lack of financial support is our biggest complaint.
He is being treated for a stomach complaint.
Shortness of breath was a common complaint among the patients.
The sales assistants are trained to deal with customer complaints in a friendly manner.
A common complaint among air passengers is that not enough leg room is provided.
Keating was dismissed after complaints about the quality of his work.
All complaints against police officers are carefully investigated.
We are concerned by complaints that children are being bullied.
If you wish to make a complaint, you should see the manager (=complain formally to someone).
The BBC received a stream of complaints about the programme.
Complaints are dealt with by the customer services department.
The Council received over 10,000 letters of complaint.
Word forms
singular: complaint
plural: complaints
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