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disgruntle

[ dis-gruhn-tl ]

verb (used with object)

, dis·grun·tled, dis·grun·tling.
  1. to put into a state of sulky dissatisfaction; make discontent.


disgruntle

/ dɪsˈɡrʌntəl /

verb

  1. tr; usually passive to make sulky or discontented
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Derived Forms

  • disˈgruntlement, noun
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Other Words From

  • dis·gruntle·ment noun
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Word History and Origins

Origin of disgruntle1

1675–85; dis- 1 + gruntle, frequentative of grunt
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Word History and Origins

Origin of disgruntle1

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

Forsyth’s novel, closely echoed in Fred Zinnemann’s 1973 film, was based in relatively current events, an assassination attempt on French president Charles de Gaulle by a veterans group disgruntled by Algerian independence.

In an interview with CNN's Jake Tapper, Vance said that the multiple rejections of the former president from high-ranking advisers in Trump's first term are the work of "disgruntled former employees."

From Salon

So Shipley is not going to balk – especially after telling disgruntled editorial staffers that he “owned” the decision on Friday, according to NPR.

From Salon

But in the era of social media, even work painted and covered by a disgruntled property owner can become permanent.

In June disgruntled Kenyans went to the streets in deadly protests that erupted over unpopular tax hikes, and which exposed a deep rift between Ruto and Gachagua.

From BBC

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