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.”

adj

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 notes

In plain EnglishUnhappy and irritated, usually because you feel you've been treated badly.

Common pairings

disgruntled customer disgruntled employee

Word forms

more disgruntled comparative, most disgruntled superlative

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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."

Frequently asked questions

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.