Disgruntle: meaning, definitions and examples

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disgruntle

[ dɪsˈɡrʌnt(ə)l ]

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feeling

To make dissatisfied or angry; to put in a bad mood.

Synonyms

annoyed, displeased, exasperated, irritated

Examples of usage

He was disgruntled by the lack of recognition for his hard work.
She became disgruntled with the slow progress of the project.
The employees were disgruntled with the new management policies.

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feeling

In a state of sulky dissatisfaction; discontented.

Synonyms

discontented, displeased, frustrated, irritated

Examples of usage

The disgruntled customer demanded a refund for the faulty product.
After the long wait, the disgruntled passengers were finally able to board the plane.
The disgruntled students protested against the unfair grading system.

Translations

Translations of the word "disgruntle" in other languages:

🇵🇹 desagradar

🇮🇳 नाराज़ करना

🇩🇪 verärgern

🇮🇩 membuat kesal

🇺🇦 обурювати

🇵🇱 denerwować

🇯🇵 不満にさせる

🇫🇷 mécontenter

🇪🇸 descontentar

🇹🇷 hoşnutsuz etmek

🇰🇷 불만족스럽게 하다

🇸🇦 إغضاب

🇨🇿 rozladit

🇸🇰 znechutiť

🇨🇳 使不满

🇸🇮 nezadovoljiti

🇮🇸 gera óánægðan

🇰🇿 ренжіту

🇬🇪 აღრენა

🇦🇿 məmnun etməmək

🇲🇽 descontentar

Word origin

The word 'disgruntle' originated in the early 17th century as a back-formation from 'gruntle', which meant to grumble or complain. Over time, 'disgruntle' came to mean to make dissatisfied or angry. It has been used in English literature and language to describe feelings of discontent and displeasure.