disgruntle

American  

[dis-gruhn-tl] / dɪsˈgrʌn tl /

verb (used with object)

disgruntled, disgruntling

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

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disgruntle British  

/ dɪsˈɡrʌntəl /

verb

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

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Other Word Forms

• disgruntlement noun

Etymology

Origin of disgruntle

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

Example Sentences

Others have built better systems internally to share tips across departments, whether about a disgruntled employee or a particularly agitated consumer.

From The Wall Street Journal

A common refrain in the restaurant industry, especially among disgruntled servers, goes something like this: Every diner should have to work for at least one year in a restaurant, akin to mandatory military service.

From The Wall Street Journal

The firm said any allegations of unethical practices were the result of “disgruntled former employees ... who have ulterior self-serving motives.”

From Los Angeles Times

Every now and then some disgruntled fan will publicly disown his favorite team, then invite rival teams to suggest why he should support them.

From Los Angeles Times

The hosts' fielders were visibly disgruntled and one Australian was heard saying "Snicko needs to be sacked" over the stump microphone.

From BBC