Disgruntling: meaning, definitions and examples
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disgruntling
[ dɪsˈɡrʌn.tl̩.ɪŋ ]
expressing dissatisfaction
Disgruntling refers to the act of causing someone to feel unhappy, dissatisfied, or discontented. It often stems from a situation where expectations are not met, leading to feelings of annoyance or unhappiness. The term is most commonly used in contexts where employees or members of a group express their grievances. Disgruntling can lead to a lack of motivation or engagement in the affected individuals, which can be detrimental to teamwork and productivity.
Synonyms
discontent, dissatisfy, unsettle
Examples of usage
- The new policies are disgruntling many employees.
- His comments were disgruntling to the team.
- The lack of recognition was disgruntling for the volunteers.
Translations
Translations of the word "disgruntling" in other languages:
🇵🇹 descontentamento
🇮🇳 असंतोषजनक
🇩🇪 Unzufriedenheit
🇮🇩 ketidakpuasan
🇺🇦 незадоволення
🇵🇱 niezadowolenie
🇯🇵 不満
🇫🇷 mécontentement
🇪🇸 descontento
🇹🇷 hoşnutsuzluk
🇰🇷 불만
🇸🇦 استياء
🇨🇿 nespokojenost
🇸🇰 nespokojnosť
🇨🇳 不满
🇸🇮 nezadovoljstvo
🇮🇸 óánægja
🇰🇿 қанағаттанбаушылық
🇬🇪 არასამყოფილობა
🇦🇿 narazılıq
🇲🇽 descontento
Etymology
The term 'disgruntle' derives from the prefix 'dis-' meaning 'not' or 'opposite of', and 'gruntle', an archaic form of 'grumble'. The roots of 'gruntle' can be traced back to Middle English, where it evolved from the word 'grontlen', which meant to grumble or to complain. The word 'disgruntle' first appeared in the English language in the early 19th century, and it was originally used in the context of expressing dissatisfaction particularly in work environments. Over time, the usage has broadened to include general expressions of dissatisfaction in various social contexts. The transformation into 'disgruntling' as a gerund or present participle emphasizes the ongoing action of causing discontent, making it a useful term in discussions surrounding workplace morale and personal relationships.