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disgruntle

[dis-gruhn-tl]

verb (used with object)

disgruntled, disgruntling 
  1. to put into a state of sulky dissatisfaction; make discontent.



disgruntle

/ ɪˈɡʌԳə /

verb

  1. (tr; usually passive) to make sulky or discontented

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Other Word Forms

  • disgruntlement noun
  • 徱ˈܲԳٱ𳾱Գ noun
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Word History and Origins

Origin of disgruntle1

1675–85; dis- 1 + gruntle, frequentative of grunt
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Word History and Origins

Origin of disgruntle1

C17: dis- 1 + obsolete gruntle to complain; see grunt
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Not to say paying college athletes will insulate them from disgruntled gamblers.

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Nowadays, real money walls itself off from the disgruntled 99% with compounds that, like Cliff House, are only accessible by inconvenient transport like ferries, helicopters or private planes.

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Moreover, by some metrics, Donald Trump has actually expanded his base of support among the most disgruntled and alienated members of the American public.

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Some disgruntled Labour MPs have said as much in interviews, including Clive Lewis, who railed against the cuts to Pip.

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“There’s real concern that we’re going to be struggling,” said Helen, a Downey resident who declined to give her last name for fear she might lose work if she is considered disgruntled.

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