moaning

n. the act of making a low, long sound because you are in pain or very sad.

n. the production of a low, sustained vocal sound expressive of physical suffering or mental anguish.

“The only sound in the hospital room was the soft moaning of the patient.”

“The distant moaning of the wind through the narrow mountain passes created an eerie atmosphere for the hikers.”

n. the act of complaining about something in an annoying way.

n. the act of expressing dissatisfaction or grievances in a persistent, low-pitched, or grumbling manner.

“I am tired of all the moaning about the new office rules.”

“Despite the significant improvements to the facility, there was constant moaning from a small group of members regarding the increased fees.”

Informal

adj. describing someone or something that is making a low sound of pain or a complaint.

adj. functioning as a participial adjective to describe an entity emitting low, mournful, or complaining sounds.

“She tried to comfort the moaning child who had fallen off his bike.”

“The moaning hinges of the old gate alerted the dog to a visitor's arrival long before the doorbell rang.”