complaining \complaining\ (k[o^]m*pl[=a]n"[i^]mg) adj. uttering complaints. Opposite of {uncomplaining}. [prenominal] Note: [Narrower terms: {faultfinding, grumbling(prenominal)}: {fretful, querulous, whiney, whining(prenominal), whiny}; {protesting(prenominal), protestant}] Syn: complaintive. [WordNet 1.5]