complaint
gb/kəmplˈeɪnt/ us/kəmplˈeɪnt/
B1
Angielski
~ 2200
Znaczenia
0 znaczeń
Rzeczownik
B1
entity
1
statement of dissatisfaction
Words you say or write to show you are unhappy about something or that something is wrong.
Schemat użycia:
to make/lodge/file [a complaint]
Częsty błąd:
Learners sometimes confuse 'complaint' with 'complement'. 'Complaint' is about dissatisfaction; 'complement' means something that completes or goes well with something else.
Synonimy
grievance (More formal and often used in workplace or legal contexts.)
|
protest (Implies stronger disagreement or opposition, sometimes public.)
Antonimy
compliment (An expression of praise or admiration, the opposite of expressing dissatisfaction.)
Kolokacje
make a complaint
|file a complaint
|lodge a complaint
|handle complaints
|customer complaint
Tematy
daily life
|business
|emotions
|communication
|daily_life
|core_vocabulary
Przykłady
- She made a formal complaint about the noise from her neighbors.
- The company received several complaints about poor service.
- If you have a complaint, please speak to the manager.
- They filed a complaint with the local council.
- He ignored my complaints and carried on.
Przykłady dla uczących się
- I wrote a complaint to the hotel.
- The shop got many complaints from customers.
- She made a complaint about the food.
- We sent a complaint to the company.
Rzeczownik
B2
entity
2
reported medical problem
A health problem or symptom you tell a doctor about.
Częsty błąd:
Learners may confuse 'complaint' in this sense with everyday dissatisfaction; here it refers to a medical issue, not criticism.
Synonimy
ailment (Often used for mild but persistent health problems.)
|
condition (A neutral term for any medical state, not necessarily mild.)
Antonimy
wellness (The state of being in good health.)
Kolokacje
common complaint
|minor complaint
|chest complaint
|stomach complaint
Tematy
health
|medicine
|body
Przykłady
- The most common complaint among office workers is back pain.
- She went to the clinic with a stomach complaint.
- His main complaint was difficulty breathing.
- The doctor listened carefully to all of her complaints.
Przykłady dla uczących się
- I went to the doctor with a chest complaint.
- Back pain is a common complaint for drivers.
- He told the nurse about his headache complaint.
Gramatyka
Forma słownikowa
complaint
IPA
GB/kəmplˈeɪnt/
US/kəmplˈeɪnt/
Sylaby i akcent
com - plaint (2 sylaby)
Stress on 2nd syllable (plaint)
Formy wyrazu
Noun
- Base: complaint
- Plural: complaints
Rodzina wyrazów
Forms
complaints
noun
Core family
complain
verb A2
Related words
complainer
noun
complaining
adjective
Negative and opposite forms
uncomplaining
adjective
Advanced or less common
complainant
noun
Wyrażenia
file a complaint
1/fˈaɪl ə kəmplˈeɪnt/
fixed phrase
formal
submit official dissatisfaction statement
To send an official paper to an authority saying you are unhappy or accusing someone of doing wrong.
Przykłady
- She filed a complaint against her landlord for unsafe living conditions.
- The employee filed a complaint about workplace harassment.
have no complaint
1/hˈæv nˈoʊ kəmplˈeɪnt/
fixed phrase
no problems to report
To be satisfied and have nothing bad to say about something.
Przykłady
- I have no complaint about the service we received.
- He said he had no complaints and was happy with the arrangement.
make a complaint
1/mˈeɪk ə kəmplˈeɪnt/
fixed phrase
formally express dissatisfaction
To say or write that you are unhappy about something, especially to an authority or company.
Przykłady
- You can make a complaint by filling out this form.
- He made a complaint to the airline about the delay.