disgruntled
[ dis-gruhn-tld ]
/ dɪsˈgrʌn tld /
adjective
displeased and discontented; sulky; peevish: Her disgruntled husband refused to join us.
Origin of disgruntled
SYNONYMS FOR disgruntled
Words nearby disgruntled
disgorger,
disgrace,
disgraceful,
disgregate,
disgruntle,
disgruntled,
disguise,
disgust,
disgustful,
disgusting,
dish
Definition for disgruntled (2 of 2)
disgruntle
[ dis-gruhn-tl ]
/ dɪsˈgrʌn tl /
verb (used with object), dis·grun·tled, dis·grun·tling.
to put into a state of sulky dissatisfaction; make discontent.
OTHER WORDS FROM disgruntle
dis·grun·tle·ment, nounExample sentences from the Web for disgruntled
British Dictionary definitions for disgruntled (1 of 2)
disgruntled
/ (dɪsˈɡrʌntəld) /
adjective
feeling or expressing discontent or anger
British Dictionary definitions for disgruntled (2 of 2)
disgruntle
/ (dɪsˈɡrʌntəl) /
verb
(tr; usually passive)
to make sulky or discontented
Derived forms of disgruntle
disgruntlement, nounWord Origin for disgruntle
C17:
dis-
1 + obsolete
gruntle to complain; see
grunt