disgruntle

verb

dis·grun·tle dis-ˈgrən-tᵊl How to pronounce disgruntle (audio)

disgruntled; disgruntling dis-ˈgrənt-liŋ How to pronounce disgruntle (audio)

-ˈgrən-tᵊl-iŋ

transitive verb

: to make ill-humored or discontented

—usually used as a participial adjective

they were a very disgruntled crew

Flannery O'Connorangry letters from disgruntled readers

disgruntlement

dis-ˈgrən-tᵊl-mənt How to pronounce disgruntle (audio)

noun

Example Sentences

an employee, disgruntled by the restaurant owner's shabby treatment, turned him in to the IRS a crew disgruntled by a long voyage that provided no opportunity for recreation onshore

Recent Examples on the Web Privacy, Please Don't be disgruntled: other states are already taking action to follow California's lead in the data privacy space.

Courtney Linder, Popular Mechanics, 18 Feb. 2020 Many disgruntled customers wind up settling with brokerages.

Gwynn Guilford, Quartz, 3 Mar. 2020 His role in finally ending the use of the gold standard during the Nixon administration still leaves some disgruntled.

Erik Sherman, Fortune, 10 Dec. 2019 Williams, disgruntled over Washington’s medical staff, has not yet played in a game this season.

BostonGlobe.com, 28 Oct. 2019 Now, if Jimmy were to join the disgruntled, that would be a completely different story.

Ira Winderman, sun-sentinel.com, 24 Oct. 2019 In early August, the Browns traded disgruntled running back Duke Johnson to Houston, clearing the way for Hunt, who must serve an eight-game ban before resuming his career.

Los Angeles Times, 3 Sep. 2019 Two of the appeals heard by the Board of Adjustment, and another scheduled for May 11, were filed by people claiming to be nearby residents disgruntled with a hearing officer's decision to approve the facilities.

Jessica Boehm, azcentral, 10 May 2018 In an exhibition game against the Soviet national team, Knight yanks his Indiana University team off the court after he was disgruntled with a referee’s call.

Matthew Glenesk, Indianapolis Star, 8 Feb. 2020 See More

单词	disgruntlements
释义	disgruntle verb dis·grun·tle dis-ˈgrən-tᵊl disgruntled; disgruntling dis-ˈgrənt-liŋ -ˈgrən-tᵊl-iŋ transitive verb : to make ill-humored or discontented —usually used as a participial adjective they were a very disgruntled crew Flannery O'Connorangry letters from disgruntled readers disgruntlement dis-ˈgrən-tᵊl-mənt noun Synonyms alien alienate disaffect estrange sour See all Synonyms & Antonyms Example Sentences an employee, disgruntled by the restaurant owner's shabby treatment, turned him in to the IRS a crew disgruntled by a long voyage that provided no opportunity for recreation onshore Recent Examples on the Web Privacy, Please Don't be disgruntled: other states are already taking action to follow California's lead in the data privacy space. Courtney Linder, Popular Mechanics, 18 Feb. 2020 Many disgruntled customers wind up settling with brokerages. Gwynn Guilford, Quartz, 3 Mar. 2020 His role in finally ending the use of the gold standard during the Nixon administration still leaves some disgruntled. Erik Sherman, Fortune, 10 Dec. 2019 Williams, disgruntled over Washington’s medical staff, has not yet played in a game this season. BostonGlobe.com, 28 Oct. 2019 Now, if Jimmy were to join the disgruntled, that would be a completely different story. Ira Winderman, sun-sentinel.com, 24 Oct. 2019 In early August, the Browns traded disgruntled running back Duke Johnson to Houston, clearing the way for Hunt, who must serve an eight-game ban before resuming his career. Los Angeles Times, 3 Sep. 2019 Two of the appeals heard by the Board of Adjustment, and another scheduled for May 11, were filed by people claiming to be nearby residents disgruntled with a hearing officer's decision to approve the facilities. Jessica Boehm, azcentral, 10 May 2018 In an exhibition game against the Soviet national team, Knight yanks his Indiana University team off the court after he was disgruntled with a referee’s call. Matthew Glenesk, Indianapolis Star, 8 Feb. 2020 See More Word History Etymology dis- + gruntle to grumble, from Middle English gruntlen, frequentative of grunten to grunt First Known Use 1682, in the meaning defined above disgruntlements noun plural of disgruntlement as in estrangements the loss of friendship or affection feelings of neglect that inevitably lead to disgruntlement among employees Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance estrangements disaffections divorces alienations schisms hostilities separations rifts antagonisms splits embitterments jaundices breakups ruptures antagonisms animosities indignations outrages furors antipathies ires infuriations rages spleens breaches furies disenchantments disillusionments rancors wraths aggravations Antonyms & Near Antonyms reconcilements reconciliations endearments mollifications pacifications conciliations ingratiations propitiations appeasements See More
随便看	noncabinets noncaking Noncalcarea noncalcareous noncallable noncaloric noncampus noncancelable noncancerous noncandidacies noncandidacy noncandidate noncandidates noncannibalistic noncanonical noncapital noncapitalist noncapitalists noncapitals noncarcinogen noncarcinogenic noncarcinogens noncardiac noncareer noncarnivorous

disgruntle

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noun