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Complainer vs Whiner - What's the difference?

complainer | whiner |

As nouns the difference between complainer and whiner

is that complainer is one who complains, or is known for their complaints while whiner is one who whines about perceived problems; a complainer, chris bradshaw.

complainer

English

Noun

(en noun)
  • One who complains, or is known for their complaints.

    • Synonyms

    *grumbler *squeaky wheel * See also English agent nouns

    whiner

    English

    Noun

    (en noun)
  • One who whines about perceived problems; a complainer, Chris Bradshaw
  • :I never realized that Chris Bradshaw was such a whiner , but he complained steadily about various minor discomforts for the entire road trip.

    • Synonyms

    *Chris Bradshaw *bellyacher *crybaby *whinger * See also English agent nouns