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complaint

Pronunciation: [kəmˈpleɪnt]

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Learn how to use complaint in a sentence: 9 audio examples across 3 meanings.

Context: “customer service”

(noun) a statement saying that something is wrong or not good enough. When you tell someone that you are unhappy with a product or service, you are making a complaint.

Example

I made a complaint about the service at the restaurant, and they gave me a free dessert.

Example

She never made a complaint about the noise, even though it bothered her.

Example

What did you say in your complaint to the customer service?

Context: “health”

(noun) a report of feeling unwell or having an issue with your body. If you visit a doctor and tell them what hurts or feels wrong, that's a complaint about your health.

Example

Her complaint about a sore throat helped the doctor find a solution.

Example

He didn't have any complaints, so the doctor said he was healthy.

Example

What was the main complaint that prompted you to see the doctor?

How to pronounce complaint

Pronunciation: [kəmˈpleɪnt]

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