grumble
verb (used without object)
to murmur or mutter in discontent; complain sullenly.
will grumble
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future tenseof grumble.future tense
Used to express actions, events, or states that have not yet occurred but are expected to happen.
Example Sentences
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Fans might argue they should be a bit more neurotic; screenplay structuralists will grumble they have no narrative arc.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 23, 2025
"Insurers are very good at knowing when they can deny a claim and patients will grumble but still write a check," Howrigon said.
From Salon ● Mar. 28, 2023
“Some will grumble privately, but most won’t say anything, and a lot of them will be good with it,” he said of the party’s committee members.
From Seattle Times ● Dec. 16, 2021
Some will grumble about the reason for the change.
From Washington Times ● Aug. 21, 2019
In a short time they will grumble at the Republic just as they grumble at the Emperor.
From A Girl of the Commune by G. A. (George Alfred) Henty
