bellyachings
Persistent vocal grievances
Bellyachings are complaints, especially persistent or whiny ones.
The word treats grievances as if they were stomach pains—uncomfortable but not serious: I'm tired of all the bellyachings about the new policy.
The singular bellyaching works as both noun and verb.
Felt wrongs or injustices
- gripesVoiced minor dissatisfactions
- grumblesLow, discontented muttering
- protestsPublic expressions of opposition
- objectionsExpressions of disapproval
criticisms · faultfinding · nitpicking · carping · quibbles · cavils · reproaches · outcries
State of being displeased
- disgruntlementSulky dissatisfaction with circumstances
- unhappinessEmotional distress or woe
- displeasureMild anger or disapproval
- resentmentPersistent bitter displeasure
frustration · irritation · bitterness · disaffection · restlessness · unease · disquiet · malcontent
grievances
Felt wrongs or injustices
- gripesVoiced minor dissatisfactions
- grumblesLow, discontented muttering
- protestsPublic expressions of opposition
objections · criticisms · faultfinding · nitpicking · carping · quibbles · cavils · reproaches · outcries · remonstrances
dissatisfaction
State of being displeased
- disgruntlementSulky dissatisfaction with circumstances
- unhappinessEmotional distress or woe
- displeasureMild anger or disapproval
resentment · frustration · irritation · bitterness · disaffection · restlessness · unease · disquiet · malcontent · aggrievement
whimpering
Crying weakly, softly
- snivelingTearful, pitiful complaining
- mewlingWeak, plaintive crying
- moaningProlonged sound of distress
groaning · sobbing · crying · bawling · bleating · simpering · keening · wailing · caterwauling · plaintiveness
bellyachingsstoicism
Uncomplaining acceptance of difficulty
acceptance · contentment · equanimity · resignation · forbearance
bellyachingspraises
Verbally commends
commendations · compliments · accolades · gratitude · thanksgivings
bellyachingspraise
Expression of approval
gratitude · thanksgiving · appreciation · commendations · acclamations