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 don’t think I’ve ever encountered a more disgruntled audience in the four decades of Green Umbrella concerts.

From Los Angeles Times

Some of his detractors, he said, were “former disgruntled employees, competitors and less-than-ideal clients.”

From New York Times

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

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