disgruntlement
- a word derived from disgruntle.
Example Sentences
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Like I said, disgruntlement is part of the Emmy nominations tradition – and in some respects, this year spreads it around a little more evenly.
From Salon ● Jul. 9, 2026
“There was quite a bit of disgruntlement among older athletes, because chest trauma isn’t a super high-occurring injury,” said Morse, who doesn’t mind the vests.
From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 15, 2026
At the same time, an Army parade doubling as a much-ballyhooed personal birthday party lured few spectators, to his apparent disgruntlement, raising doubts about the continued appeal of his theatrical showstoppers.
From Slate ● Jun. 16, 2025
"It's second now," Smith says in mock disgruntlement after the discovery that the Laugh Factory in Long Beach, California, is slightly bigger.
From BBC ● May 27, 2024
Everyone in the grill laughed except for Cleve, who assumed a posture of righteous disgruntlement.
From "The Great Santini" by Pat Conroy
