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

Derived Forms

• disˈgruntlement, noun

Other Words From

• dis·gruntle·ment noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of disgruntle¹

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of disgruntle¹

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

Example Sentences

I had no idea that one boy could disgruntle a house so completely.

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