The act by which someone complains; a complaint.
"The constant complaining from the neighbors made it impossible to sleep."
In plain English: Complaining is when you say that something is bad or unfair because it makes you unhappy.
"He stopped making that annoying complaining about his job and just started working harder."
Usage: Use this noun form primarily in formal contexts or when referring to the general concept of grievance rather than a specific instance, where "complaint" is often more natural. Avoid using it casually for everyday remarks, as it can sound overly dramatic or bureaucratic.
present participle of complain
"The noisy group was complaining loudly about their meal all evening long."
In plain English: Complaining means saying that something is wrong or not good enough, usually because you are unhappy with it.
"She kept complaining about how noisy her neighbors were all evening long."