disgruntled

[ dis-gruhn-tld ]

adjective

1. displeased and discontented; sulky; peevish:

   Her disgruntled husband refused to join us.

   Synonyms: dissatisfied, grumpy, sullen, testy, grouchy

disgruntled

/ dɪsˈɡrʌntəld /

adjective

1. feeling or expressing discontent or anger

Word History and Origins

Origin of disgruntled¹

disgruntle + -ed ²

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.

From Los Angeles Times

There's no end in sight for Meghan McCain's bitter feud with "The View" years after her disgruntled departure.

From Salon

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

The biggest benefit, however, is that I am no longer living in a constant state of disgruntled fatigue.

From Slate

Related Words

• annoyed
• irritated
• testy