noun

grumbling

Grumbling (noun) means Persistent, low-level complaining. Example: “There was some grumbling among staff about the new schedule.”

noun

Persistent, low-level complaining.

"There was some grumbling among staff about the new schedule."

How to use grumbling

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In plain EnglishOngoing, muttered complaints.

grumblings plural

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There was some _____ among staff about the new schedule.

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What does “grumbling” mean?

The word “grumbling” means persistent, low-level complaining. In plain terms, ongoing, muttered complaints.

How do you use “grumbling” in a sentence?

Here is “grumbling” used in a sentence: “There was some grumbling among staff about the new schedule.”

What part of speech is “grumbling”?

“Grumbling” is a noun.

What is the meaning of grumbling?

"grumbling" (noun) means persistent, low-level complaining.

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