August 15, 2026
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'.