grouch

A complaint, a grumble, a fit of ill-humor.

One who is grumpy or irritable.

A bad-tempered personperson

To be grumpy or irritable; to complain.

“He spent all his time grouching about the problem instead of fixing it.”

Show one's unhappiness or critical attitude

“He scolded about anything that he thought was wrong”

“We grumbled about the increased work load”