disgruntled
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disgruntled
- /dɪsˈɡɹʌntl̩d/ UK
- /dɪsˈɡɹʌnt(ə)ld/ US
Rhymes with -ʌntəld
Where it comes from
From disgruntle + -ed (suffix forming past tense and past participle forms of verbs).
adjective more disgruntled · most disgruntled
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In a dissatisfied, frustrated, or upset mood; in a bad temper or ill humour.
disgruntled employees preparing to strike over the lack of progress in talks with their employer on pay and conditions
Similar: discontent, displeased, unsatisfied · Opposite: content, contented, gruntled, satisfied, undisgruntled
verb
- simple past and past participle of disgruntle
Thesaurus
Closest in meaning: discontent, discontented, dissatisfied, displeased, disaffected, unhappy, frustrated, annoyed, indignant, upset, infuriated, angry, furious, agitating, undisgruntled, unsatisfied
Translations
Every language
adj in a dissatisfied, frustrated, or upset mood; in a bad temper or ill humour
| Español | contrariado, disgustado, descontento, frustrado, insatisfecho |
|---|---|
| Français | frustré, insatisfait, malheureux, mécontent |
| Deutsch | missgelaunt, missgestimmt, missmutig, unzufrieden, verstimmt |
| Русский | недово́льный nedovólʹnyj, раздражённый razdražónnyj |
| العربية | حَرْدَان ḥardān |
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title = {disgruntled},
howpublished = {Wiktionary, via Micwyn},
year = {2026},
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urldate = {2026-11-06}
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