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

To make a transition work, disgruntled Venezuelan generals would need to rise up against Maduro security forces.

Read more on The Wall Street Journal

By the time freshmen arrived in September with their minifridges and extra-long sheets, disgruntled faculty and graduate students had printed up flyers.

Read more on The Wall Street Journal

A disgruntled employee will be more likely to sow discontent.

Read more on MarketWatch

I received an interesting letter from a somewhat disgruntled retiree.

Read more on MarketWatch

I received an interesting letter from a somewhat disgruntled retiree.

Read more on MarketWatch