whinge
Gripe without purpose
Whinge is British and Australian slang for complaining in a persistent, annoying way—more grating than simply complaining.
A whinger never stops: He's always whingeing about the weather.
The noun is the complaint itself or the habit of making them.
Americans typically say whine instead.
Mild anger or inflammation
- frustrationDispleasure from blocked efforts
- exasperationIntense weary annoyance
- aggravationState of being vexed
- peeveSmall recurring annoyance
vexation · bother · nuisance · gripe · displeasure · irk · pique · grievance
Find petty faults
- quibbleTrivial objection raised
- cavilPetty objection
- trivialLacking significance or weight
- triflingOf no real importance
minor · hair-splitting · pedantic · picayune · fussy · finicky · petty · carping
State of being displeased
- unhappinessEmotional distress or woe
- disgruntlementSulky dissatisfaction with circumstances
- displeasureMild anger or disapproval
- disaffectionLoss of loyalty
resentment · disenchantment · bitterness · grievance · malcontent · disapproval · disquiet · sourness
moan
Low vocal complaint
bellyache · carp · grumble · grizzle · bleat · mutter · squawk · lament · bemoan · fuss
irritation
Mild anger or inflammation
- frustrationDispleasure from blocked efforts
- exasperationIntense weary annoyance
- aggravationState of being vexed
peeve · vexation · bother · nuisance · gripe · displeasure · irk · pique · grievance · niggle
nitpick
Find petty faults
trifling · minor · hair-splitting · pedantic · picayune · fussy · finicky · petty · carping · niggling
dissatisfaction
State of being displeased
- unhappinessEmotional distress or woe
- disgruntlementSulky dissatisfaction with circumstances
- displeasureMild anger or disapproval
disaffection · resentment · disenchantment · bitterness · grievance · malcontent · disapproval · disquiet · sourness · fed up
whingeendure
Suffer through without yielding
bear · tolerate · accept · grin and bear it · suffer in silence
whingegive thanks
Express appreciation verbally
count one's blessings · be grateful · appreciate · look on the bright side · stay positive