Complaining
Complaining
Complaining (/kəmˈpleɪnɪŋ/) is the expression of dissatisfaction or annoyance about something. The act of complaining is often associated with a negative connotation, but it can also serve as a means to express feelings, seek help, or improve a situation.
Etymology
The term "complain" comes from the Old French complaigndre, which is derived from the Latin complangere, meaning "to lament". The suffix "-ing" is used to form nouns from verbs, indicating an action or a state.
Related Terms
- Grievance: A real or imagined wrong or other cause for complaint or protest, especially unfair treatment.
- Criticism: The expression of disapproval of someone or something based on perceived faults or mistakes.
- Feedback: Information about reactions to a product, a person's performance of a task, etc. which is used as a basis for improvement.
- Rant: Speak or shout at length in a wild, impassioned way.
- Venting: The act of expressing the negative emotions or thoughts that one is feeling.
See Also
- Assertiveness: The quality of being self-assured and confident without being aggressive.
- Conflict resolution: The process of resolving a dispute or a conflict by providing each side's needs, and adequately addressing their interests.
- Emotional intelligence: The capacity to be aware of, control, and express one's emotions, and to handle interpersonal relationships judiciously and empathetically.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Complaining
- Wikipedia's article - Complaining
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