Complain In A Sentence + Phrases With Complain

Today we are going to look at plenty of examples of complain in a sentence, along with related words and expressions. Use them for English speaking, reading, and grammar practice. I would recommend reading and repeating them all out loud to better remember them and become comfortable with the structures used. Some of the additional expressions that feature today’s word are:

• Complain about
• Complain to
• Make a complaint
• Lodge a complaint
• Consumer complaint

Complain in a sentence

1. She always complains when the food is cold.
2. I don’t like to complain, but this isn’t working.
3. James and his neighbors often complain about the traffic.
4. They never complain, even when things go wrong.
5. My brother complains every time we go shopping.
6. The workers complain to their boss about the long hours.
7. Please don’t complain before you try it.
8. Many customers complain when the line is too long.
9. Lena complains loudly, but no one listens.
10. I complain about the heat every summer.

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Complaint in a sentence

1. She filed a complaint about the broken heater.
2. His only complaint was the wait time.
3. We heard the same complaint from several neighbors.
4. The manager took the complaint seriously.
5. Marcus made a complaint to customer service.
6. There was no complaint from Jack, just silence.
7. I wrote a complaint after my order arrived late.
8. They ignored the first complaint, so I called again.
9. The loud music led to a noise complaint.
10. A complaint like that should not be ignored.

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Complained in a sentence

1. She complained about the slow internet.
2. I complained to the front desk right away.
3. The neighbors complained about the barking dog.
4. Mia complained, but no one paid attention.
5. He complained to his landlord about the leak.
6. We complained after waiting an hour.
7. They complained during the entire trip.
8. The customer complained about the service.
9. Tasha complained that the room was too hot.
10. People complained, but nothing changed.

Complaining in a sentence

1. She is always complaining about the weather.
2. I heard them complaining all night.
3. The kids kept complaining during the trip.
4. Marcus is complaining about the long wait.
5. People are complaining about the new rules.
6. Lena stopped complaining once she got help.
7. We were complaining because the food was cold.
8. He kept complaining about his job.
9. Complaining doesn’t solve any problems.
10. They are complaining loudly outside.

Complaint vs complain

The words complaint and complain are related but used differently. Complaint is a noun that refers to the problem someone talks about. Complain is a verb that describes the action of saying something is wrong. The table below explains their meanings, how to use them in a sentence, and gives example sentences to help you understand.

Word	Type	Meaning	Word Order / Usage	Example Sentences
complaint	Noun	A statement about a problem or issue	Usually: Subject + made a complaint + about + object Or: There was a complaint + from/about + object/person	1. The customer made a complaint about the broken chair. 2. There was a complaint from neighbors about loud music.
complain	Verb	To say something is wrong or not good	Subject + complain(s) + (about) + object/problem	1. I complain when the service is slow. 2. They complain about the long wait every time.

Complain about

Complain about means to say that you are unhappy or not satisfied with something. When someone complains about something, they tell others that there is a problem or that they don’t like a situation. It is often used to talk about things that bother people.

1. She complains about the noise outside her window.
2. They complain about the slow internet service every day.
3. I don’t like to complain about my work, but this task is hard.

Complain of

Complain of is used when someone talks about feeling pain or having a health problem. It often refers to physical or medical issues someone is experiencing. People use it to describe symptoms or discomfort.

1. He complained of a headache all afternoon.
2. The patient complained of stomach pain to the doctor.
3. She complained of feeling tired after the long trip.

Make a complaint

Make a complaint means to officially say or write that something is wrong or unfair. It usually happens when someone wants to report a problem to a company, boss, or authority. People make complaints to try to get a problem fixed.

1. I made a complaint about the noisy neighbors.
2. She made a complaint to the manager about the poor service.
3. They made a complaint after their order was missing.

File a complaint

File a complaint means to officially report a problem or issue, usually by filling out a form or telling an authority. It is a formal way to say that you want action to be taken. People file complaints when they want someone to investigate or fix a problem.

1. He filed a complaint with the company about the broken product.
2. Maria filed a complaint after her package never arrived.
3. They filed a complaint to the police about the stolen bike.

Lodge a complaint

Lodge a complaint means to officially report a problem or dissatisfaction to someone in authority. It is a formal way to say you want your concern to be heard and addressed. People lodge complaints when they want to make sure their issue is taken seriously.

1. She lodged a complaint with the hotel about the dirty room.
2. The workers lodged a complaint about unsafe working conditions.
3. He lodged a complaint to the city about the broken streetlights.

Complain Bitterly

Complain bitterly means to complain in a very strong and unhappy way, showing deep frustration or anger. It usually describes loud or emotional complaints.

1. She complained bitterly about the unfair treatment.
2. They complained bitterly when the project was canceled.
3. He complained bitterly after losing his job.

Complainant

A complainant is a person who makes a complaint, especially in a formal or legal situation. This word often appears in official reports or court cases.

1. The complainant said the noise was unbearable.
2. The police spoke to the complainant about the theft.
3. As a complainant, she wanted her problem solved quickly.

Consumer Complaint

A consumer complaint is a problem or dissatisfaction reported by a customer about a product or service. Companies often have departments to handle these complaints.

1. The company received many consumer complaints about late deliveries.
2. A consumer complaint was filed about the defective phone.
3. Consumer complaints help businesses improve their products.

Nothing to Complain About

Nothing to complain about means there is no reason to be unhappy or complain; everything is good or acceptable.

1. After the repairs, there was nothing to complain about.
2. The guests said there was nothing to complain about during their stay.
3. I have nothing to complain about with this job.

Make a Formal Complaint

To make a formal complaint means to officially report a problem, usually in writing or through a formal process. It is more serious than a simple complaint.

1. She made a formal complaint to the company’s customer service department.
2. The workers made a formal complaint about unsafe conditions.
3. To solve the issue, he decided to make a formal complaint.

Whine and Complain

To whine and complain means to complain in a way that sounds annoying or childish, often without trying to fix the problem.

1. Stop whining and complaining and do something about it.
2. The children whined and complained all day during the trip.
3. He whined and complained about his chores again.

Can’t Complain

Can’t complain is a phrase people use to say things are okay or good, even if they are not perfect. It means there is no big problem.

1. How is your new job? — I can’t complain.
2. The weather was fine today, so I can’t complain.
3. Life is busy, but I can’t complain.

Complain To

Complain to means to tell someone, usually a person in charge or authority, about a problem or dissatisfaction.

1. She complained to the manager about the broken air conditioner.
2. They complained to the landlord about the leaking roof.
3. If you’re unhappy, you should complain to the customer service team.

Here is a list of phrases that are related to the word complain:

lodge a complaint	complain bitterly	complainant	consumer complaint
nothing to complain about	make a formal complaint	whine and complain	can’t complain
complain to	complain about	complain of	make a complaint
file a complaint

Complain in a sentence

I hope that you have enjoyed reading through and repeating today’s many examples of complain in a sentence, along with the related phrases and expressions!