Grumbling: meaning, definitions and examples

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.

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.