disgruntle

[ dis-gruhn-tl ]

/ dɪsˈgrʌn tl /

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verb (used with object), dis·grun·tled, dis·grun·tling.

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

Nearby words

disgrace, disgraced, disgraceful, disgracefully, disgregate, disgruntle, disgruntled, disguise, disgust, disgusted, disgustful

Origin of disgruntle

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

Related forms

dis·grun·tle·ment, noun

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Examples from the Web for disgruntlement

Her role was to represent the left in its disgruntlement with what it sees as a sellout by President Barack Obama.
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On Shūzen's abrupt gesture and refusal he took his departure, almost betraying his own disgruntlement.
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So quick was the look she gave me that I knew she had in that moment caught all my disgruntlement and disgust.
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British Dictionary definitions for disgruntlement

disgruntle

/ (dɪsˈɡrʌntəl) /

verb

(tr; usually passive) to make sulky or discontented

Derived Forms

disgruntlement, noun

Word Origin for disgruntle

C17: dis- 1 + obsolete gruntle to complain; see grunt

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