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
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
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
disgruntling 1 of 2
adjective
as in discouraging
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
- discouraging
- disappointing
- disconcerting
- saddening
- depressing
- dissatisfying
- upsetting
- demoralizing
- displeasing
- disheartening
- unpleasant
- dispiriting
- heartbreaking
- cheerless
- disturbing
- dismaying
- discomforting
- distressing
- unkind
- unfriendly
- heartrending
- unfeeling
- unloving
- cold
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- rewarding
- gratifying
- satisfying
- fulfilling
- encouraging
- comforting
- moving
- affecting
- heartening
- inspiring
- cheering
- poignant
- touching
- stirring
- inspiriting
- uplifting
- gladdening
- heartwarming
- elevating
- edifying
disgruntling
2 of 2verb
1
as in infuriating
to cause to change from friendly or loving to unfriendly or uncaring an employee, disgruntled by the restaurant owner's shabby treatment, turned him in to the IRS Synonyms & Similar Words
- infuriating
- angering
- disaffecting
- alienating
- enraging
- estranging
- souring
- outraging
- annoying
- disappointing
- irritating
- aggravating
- aliening
- embittering
- antagonizing
- severing
- bothering
- maddening
- disillusioning
- exasperating
- disuniting
- incensing
- dividing
- splitting
- riling
- inflaming
- irking
- rankling
- roiling
- dissociating
- enflaming
- vexing
- disenchanting
- unyoking
- separating
- envenoming
- uncoupling
- sundering
- peeving
- unlinking
- bugging
- nettling
- riling
- galling
- grating
- chafing
- piquing
- breaking up
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- reconciling
- ingratiating
- endearing
- placating
- appeasing
- disarming
- pacifying
- conciliating
- mollifying
- propitiating
2
as in displeasing
to make discontented a crew disgruntled by a long voyage that provided no opportunity for recreation onshore Synonyms & Similar Words
- displeasing
- annoying
- irritating
- dissatisfying
- disaffecting
- discontenting
- disturbing
- upsetting
- alienating
- estranging
- depressing
- irking
- disquieting
- perturbing
- agitating
- peeving
- aggrieving
- saddening
- nettling
- discomposing
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- gratifying
- satisfying
- contenting
- pleasing
- delighting
- tickling
- soothing
- calming
- tranquillizing
- gladdening
- tranquilizing
- extractively
- extractives
- extractor
- extractors
- extracts
- extracurricular
- extracurriculars
- extraditable
- extradite
- extradited
- extradites
- extraditing
- extradition
- extraditions
- extrados
- extradoses
- extradotal
- extraembryonic
- extraer
- extraest
- extrafamilial
- extrafascicular cambium
- extrafloral
- extraforaneous
- extragalactic