grumbling
Pronunciation: [ˈɡrʌmblɪŋ]
Word
Context: "complaint"
(verb) to make quiet complaints or sounds of dissatisfaction. It's like when someone is unhappy about something and they say it softly, almost to themselves, instead of shouting.
Example
She was grumbling about the long wait in line, but she was not too angry.
Example
He wasn’t grumbling about the homework; instead, he was happily working on it.
Example
Why are you grumbling about the weather today?
Context: "complaint"
(noun) a persistent complaint or soft sound of dissatisfaction. It’s like saying you don't like something, but in a way that feels less serious.
Example
His grumbling about the movie made everyone laugh because he was being funny.
Example
There was no grumbling heard during the fun picnic; everyone was having a good time.
Example
Did you hear any grumbling from the kids when they had to clean up?
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