repining

UK
/rɪˈpaɪnɪŋ/
US
/rɪˈpaɪnɪŋ/

Translations

repiningnoun
repinings
pl
Her constant repining about the weather was starting to annoy everyone.
Её постоянное недовольство погодой начинало всех раздражать.
repininggerund / present participle
UK
/rɪˈpaɪnɪŋ/
US
/rɪˈpaɪnɪŋ/
Used attributively to describe a person or thing that is discontented or complaining.
repineverb

repining

Gerund

repined
Past Simple
repined
Past Participle
repining
Gerund
UK
/rɪˈpaɪn/
US
/rɪˈpaɪn/
She would often repine about the unfairness of life.
Она часто роптала о несправедливости жизни.
He tends to repine whenever things don't go his way.
Он склонен жаловаться, когда что-то идет не так, как ему хочется.
Additional translations

Definitions

repiningnoun
A feeling or expression of discontent or dissatisfaction.
Her constant repining about the weather made the trip less enjoyable for everyone.
repininggerund / present participle
Feeling or expressing discontent; complaining.
He grew weary of the child's repining cries.
repineverb
To feel or express discontent; to fret or complain.
She would often repine about the long hours she had to work.
To long for something; to yearn with desire (usually followed by "for" or "after").
He would often repine for the carefree days of his youth.