August 15, 2026

disgruntled

/dɪsˈɡɹʌntl̩d/verb

To put someone in a bad mood or make them dissatisfied.

Example sentence

“The sudden change in the schedule disgruntled the whole crew.”

Now used almost only as an adjective: a disgruntled employee, disgruntled customers. Those two pairings dominate.

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Related words

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