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disgruntled

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /dɪsˈɡrʌntəld/

disgruntled means: Unhappy and annoyed because something has not happened as you wanted or expected.

adjective

UNHAPPY AND ANNOYEDC1

Unhappy and annoyed because something has not happened as you wanted or expected.

  • The customers looked disgruntled.
  • A disgruntled employee complained about the new rules.
  • She was disgruntled at being left out of the meeting.

How to use it: disgruntled about something (The staff were disgruntled about their working hours.); disgruntled at something (He was disgruntled at the lack of progress.)

Similar words: dissatisfied, unhappy, annoyed

Opposites: satisfied, contented

Common phrases: disgruntled employees, a disgruntled customer

Questions about disgruntled

What does disgruntled mean?

Unhappy and annoyed because something has not happened as you wanted or expected.

What is disgruntled in other languages?

Türkçe: hoşnutsuz · Español: descontento · Français: mécontent · Deutsch: verärgert · Italiano: scontento · 日本語: 不満を抱いた

How do you pronounce disgruntled?

It is pronounced /dɪsˈɡrʌntəld/.

How do you use disgruntled in a sentence?

The customers looked disgruntled. A disgruntled employee complained about the new rules.

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