grumble
verb (used without object)
to murmur or mutter in discontent; complain sullenly.
am grumbling
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present progressiveof grumble (1st person singular).present progressive
Used to describe an ongoing action or state that is currently taking place in the immediate present.
Example Sentences
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Or at least, so I am grumbling to myself until I read where George H.W.
From Seattle Times ● Jun. 13, 2014
You may think," continued the General, "that I am grumbling, as old people do.
From The Countess Cosel A Romance of History of the Times of Augustus the Strong by Jo?zef Ignacy Kraszewski
Don’t suppose I am grumbling, although it has been a trial father going away—so very far away—to India.
From Betty Vivian A Story of Haddo Court School by L. T. Meade
I was however worked very hard, all my people being sick: I had even to wash my own clothes, but I fear you will think I am grumbling: so good-bye.”
From Journals of Travels in Assam, Burma, Bhootan, Afghanistan and the Neighbouring Countries by William Griffith
