Grouser

/ˈɡraʊzər/ noun

Definition

A person who complains or grumbles frequently or habitually.

Etymology

From 'grouse' (to complain) plus '-er' (suffix meaning one who does something). The agent noun form, common since the 19th century for describing chronic complainers.

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Every workplace has its resident grouser—research shows that chronic grousers can actually lower team morale, but some organizations find they serve as early-warning systems for genuine problems.

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