Complaint
9 lettersnouncommonUpdated June 2026
Definition
A statement expressing dissatisfaction or annoyance about something, or a formal allegation against someone. In medical contexts, an illness or medical condition.
“The customer service department handled hundreds of complaints about delayed deliveries.”
Pronunciation
IPA
/kʌmˈpleɪnt/
Syllables
com·plaint
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Wordle
Contains 'aint' ending and 'comp' beginning; watch for the vowel pattern
Scrabble
Worth 15 points; the 'mp' combination and vowels provide good scoring potential
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