complaint

The definition of a complaint is an expression of, or the cause of, pain, anger, discontent, regret or annoyance.

(noun)

An example of complaint is a statement about how poorly a certain shop runs its business.
An example of complaint is a major fault in a chain restaurant.

See complaint in Webster's New World College Dictionary

noun

the act of complaining; utterance of pain, displeasure, annoyance, etc.
a subject or cause for complaining; grievance
an illness; ailment
Law a pleading setting forth the plaintiff's case or cause of action; formal charge or accusation

Origin: ME complainte < OFr < complaindre

See complaint in American Heritage Dictionary 4

noun

An expression of pain, dissatisfaction, or resentment.
A cause or reason for complaining; a grievance.
a. A bodily disorder or disease; a malady or ailment.
b. The symptom or distress about which a patient seeks medical assistance.
Law
a. The presentation by the plaintiff in a civil action, setting forth the claim on which relief is sought.
b. A formal charge, made under oath, of the commission of a crime or other such offense.

Origin:

Origin: Middle English compleinte

Origin: , from Old French complainte

Origin: , from

Origin: feminine past participle of complaindre, to complain; see complain

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