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disgruntlement

dis·grun·tle
D d

Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [dis-gruhn-tl]
    • /dɪsˈgrʌn tl/
    • /ˌdɪˈs.ɡrən.təl.mənt/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [dis-gruhn-tl]
    • /dɪsˈgrʌn tl/

Definitions of disgruntlement word

  • verb with object disgruntlement to put into a state of sulky dissatisfaction; make discontent. 1
  • noun disgruntlement The state of being disgruntled, usually displayed in a stereotypical form such as frowning and annoyance; the acts of sulky dissatisfaction. 1
See all 2 definitions of disgruntlement

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Origin of disgruntlement

First appearance:

before 1675
One of the 48% oldest English words
1675-85; dis-1 + gruntle, frequentative of grunt

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Parts of speech for Disgruntlement

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Full grammatical hierarchy of Disgruntlement

disgruntlement popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 46% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 70% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

disgruntlement usage trend in Literature

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Synonyms for disgruntlement

noun disgruntlement

  • discontent — not content; dissatisfied; discontented.
  • discontentment — not content; dissatisfied; discontented.
  • displeasure — dissatisfaction, disapproval, or annoyance.
  • dissatisfaction — the state or attitude of not being satisfied; discontent; displeasure.
  • discontented — not content; dissatisfied; discontented.
All 7 Synonyms of disgruntlement

Antonyms for disgruntlement

noun disgruntlement

  • happiness — the quality or state of being happy.
  • satisfaction — an act of satisfying; fulfillment; gratification.
  • pleasure — the state or feeling of being pleased.
All 3 Antonyms of disgruntlement

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