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disgruntled

/dɪsˈɡɹʌntl̩d/adjective

Feeling annoyed and unhappy, especially because you think you have been treated unfairly.

Example sentences

  • “A disgruntled employee posted complaints about the company online.”
  • “Disgruntled passengers waited for hours after their flight was canceled.”
  • “The fans grew disgruntled as the team kept losing.”

Most often used before 'employee', 'worker', 'customer', or 'fan'. It is stronger than 'unhappy' but milder than 'furious'.

Featured as word of the day on August 15, 2026.

Synonyms for disgruntled

  • dissatisfied
  • discontented
  • aggrieved
  • annoyed

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