grumble
verb (used without object)
to murmur or mutter in discontent; complain sullenly.
grumbles
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pluralof grumble.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
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present tense formof grumble (3rd person singular).present tense
Used to describe things happening now or regularly.
grumbleverb (used without object)to murmur or mutter in discontent; complain sullenly.
Example Sentences
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Our cranky polity now grumbles its way toward its 250th anniversary.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 22, 2026
You can imagine the first misplaced pass by Spurs, they will blame it on Frank, and those grumbles will only grow as the game goes on.
From BBC ● Jan. 29, 2026
He grumbles that it’s hard to open up to someone who can already “divine your secrets at a glance.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 25, 2025
"We're the same as two years ago, but worse," grumbles Hector Sanchez, a 62-year-old waiter.
From Barron's ● Oct. 24, 2025
“Another crowd of colonists to feed, no doubt,” Henry grumbles.
From "Blood on the River" by Elisa Carbone
