Complaining
Complaining adjective - Expressing pain or dissatisfaction of resentment.
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Surly and complaining are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Surly" instead an adjective "Complaining".
Surly
Surly adjective - Given to or displaying a resentful silence and often irritability.
Complaining and surly are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Complaining" instead an adjective "Surly".
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