Grumbling: meaning, definitions and examples
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grumbling
[ ˈɡrʌmbəlɪŋ ]
complaining
Grumbling is the act of complaining or murmuring about something in a low, discontented way. It often involves expressing dissatisfaction or annoyance without taking action to address the issue. People may grumble about various things such as work, weather, or personal relationships.
Synonyms
complaining, grunting, murmuring, muttering
Examples of usage
- He was grumbling about the long hours at work.
- She grumbled under her breath about the cold weather.
- Stop grumbling and start looking for a solution.
- I could hear the grumbling of unhappy customers in the store.
- The students were grumbling about the difficult assignment.
Translations
Translations of the word "grumbling" in other languages:
🇵🇹 resmungar
🇮🇳 बड़बड़ाना
🇩🇪 murren
🇮🇩 menggerutu
🇺🇦 бурчати
🇵🇱 zrzędzić
🇯🇵 ぶつぶつ言う
🇫🇷 grommeler
🇪🇸 refunfuñar
🇹🇷 homurdanmak
🇰🇷 투덜거리다
🇸🇦 تذمر
🇨🇿 bručet
🇸🇰 mrmlať
🇨🇳 抱怨
🇸🇮 godrnjati
🇮🇸 muldra
🇰🇿 күңкілдеу
🇬🇪 დუდღუნი
🇦🇿 dilənmək
🇲🇽 refunfuñar
Word origin
The word 'grumbling' has its origins in Middle English, where it was used to describe the low, indistinct sound of discontent. It is derived from the Old English word 'grumman', meaning to murmur or mutter in a discontented way. Over time, 'grumbling' has come to represent the act of complaining or expressing dissatisfaction in a low, gruff manner.