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- [dis-gruhn-tld]
- /dɪsˈgrʌn tld/
- /dɪsˈɡrʌn.tl̩d/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [dis-gruhn-tld]
- /dɪsˈgrʌn tld/
Definitions of disgruntled word
- adjective disgruntled displeased and discontented; sulky; peevish: Her disgruntled husband refused to join us. 1
- verb with object disgruntled to put into a state of sulky dissatisfaction; make discontent. 1
- noun disgruntled Angry or dissatisfied. 1
- adjective disgruntled dissatisfied, grumpy 1
- adjective disgruntled If you are disgruntled, you are cross and dissatisfied because things have not happened the way that you wanted them to happen. 0
- adjective disgruntled feeling or expressing discontent or anger 0
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Parts of speech for Disgruntled
noun
adjective
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adverb
pronoun
preposition
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determiner
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disgruntled popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 65% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for disgruntled
adj disgruntled
- testy — irritably impatient; touchy.
- annoyed — If you are annoyed, you are fairly angry about something.
- irritated — angered, provoked, or annoyed.
- discontent — not content; dissatisfied; discontented.
- displeased — to incur the dissatisfaction, dislike, or disapproval of; offend; annoy: His reply displeased the judge.
Antonyms for disgruntled
adj disgruntled
- pleased — (used as a polite addition to requests, commands, etc.) if you would be so obliging; kindly: Please come here. Will you please turn the radio off?
- satisfied — content: a satisfied look.
- contented — If you are contented, you are satisfied with your life or the situation you are in.
- uncritical — not inclined or able to judge, especially by the application of comparative standards: an uncritical reader.
- happy — delighted, pleased, or glad, as over a particular thing: to be happy to see a person.
adjective disgruntled
- gruntled — Pleased, satisfied, and contented.
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