disgruntle

[dis-gruhn-tl]

verb (used with object)

disgruntled, disgruntling 

1. to put into a state of sulky dissatisfaction; make discontent.

disgruntle

/ dɪsˈɡrʌntəl /

verb

1. (tr; usually passive) to make sulky or discontented

Other Word Forms

• disgruntlement noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of disgruntle¹

1675–85; dis- ¹ + gruntle, frequentative of grunt

Word History and Origins

Origin of disgruntle¹

C17: _dis- ¹ + obsolete gruntle to complain; see _grunt

Example Sentences

Or a disgruntled independent when he assails a Democratic establishment that’s become, as he sees it, “a club of insiders who take care of each other” and mostly go along to get along.

From Los Angeles Times

There does seem to be a supportive cohort of disgruntled Labour MPs, particularly among the 130-strong group who rebelled over welfare reforms and forced Downing Street into a humiliating 11th-hour U-turn.

From BBC

By technically engaging in an illegal practice, tattoo artists in South Korea have been subjected to threats or reported by disgruntled clients.

From BBC

Both sets of supporters had been were sick at their respective sides' exits, and the disgruntled fans of former European champions Red Star made it known with the swathes of empty seats around the ground.

From BBC

We only found a disgruntled few who did not want to close their restaurant too early and lose more hours of business.

From BBC