noun
- a person who complains or finds fault constantly; a chronic complainer
Usage: informal; often used with disapproval
Examples
- He's such a carper—nothing is ever good enough for him.
- The carper in the office complained about everything from the coffee to the meeting schedule.
- Don't be a carper; try to appreciate what you have.
- She earned a reputation as a carper after months of constant criticism.
- The team's carper made it difficult to maintain morale during the project.
- Instead of being a carper, why not suggest constructive solutions?