adj
disgruntled
dihs-GRUHNTLD
Disgruntled (adj) means Annoyed, dissatisfied, or in a sour mood, often because of unfair treatment. Example: “A disgruntled customer left a scathing review.”
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Annoyed, dissatisfied, or in a sour mood, often because of unfair treatment.
"A disgruntled customer left a scathing review."
"Disgruntled employees threatened to walk out."
How to use disgruntled
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishUnhappy and irritated, usually because you feel you've been treated badly.
Common pairings
disgruntled customer
disgruntled employee
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Word forms
- Comparative
- more disgruntled
- Superlative
- most disgruntled
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Etymology
From the older verb "disgruntle," from dis- (intensifier) plus the now-rare "gruntle" (to grumble) — so disgruntled originally meant "thoroughly grumbling."
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What does “disgruntled” mean?
The word “disgruntled” means annoyed, dissatisfied, or in a sour mood, often because of unfair treatment. In plain terms, unhappy and irritated, usually because you feel you've been treated badly.
How do you pronounce “disgruntled”?
“Disgruntled” is pronounced dihs-GRUHNTLD (/dɪsˈɡɹʌnt(ə)ld/ in IPA).
How do you use “disgruntled” in a sentence?
Here is “disgruntled” used in a sentence: “A disgruntled customer left a scathing review.”
What part of speech is “disgruntled”?
“Disgruntled” is an adjective.
