disgruntled
adjective
dis·grun·tled
dis-ˈgrən-tᵊld 
: unhappy and annoyed
a disgruntled employee
She led her sodden and disgruntled team back into the changing rooms, insisting that the practice had not been a waste of time, though without any real conviction in her voice.—
J. K. Rowling
J. K. Rowling… a $300,000 refund pool for disgruntled former customers …—Kevin McGurk
Kevin McGurkThe crowd was up as well, and just as disgruntled as it had been the night before.—Christopher Cooper & Robert Block
Christopher Cooper & Robert BlockSynonyms
Examples of disgruntled in a Sentence
a disgruntled postal worker was responsible for the vandalism
Recent Examples on the Web
The activists’ most critical move was recruiting disgruntled white evangelicals, especially in the South—most of them former Democrats—into the conservative fold.
—Daniel Schlozman & Sam Rosenfeld / Made By History, TIME, 10 June 2024
Locals tacked disgruntled but clever verses onto the busts, writing satires that bemoaned the pope, the city’s bourgeoisie and the corrupt nature of those who held power.
—Elizabeth Djinis, Smithsonian Magazine, 31 May 2024
Clearly, the activist’s commendable role in questioning poor corporate governance struck a chord with disgruntled shareholders.
—Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 30 May 2024
Advertisement Which brings us back to the king of disgruntled boomers, and this Shakespearean moment with the Fates looming above, dangling justice like a dollar bill at a strip club.
—Anita Chabria, Los Angeles Times, 30 May 2024
The company earlier denied approving the ad and said it had been placed by a disgruntled worker looking to embarrass the company, according to a settlement with the Justice Department.
—Kate Gibson, CBS News, 24 May 2024
There's also a plethora of celebrity cameos, including Dave’s real-life spouse Alison Brie as Sestero’s girlfriend, Seth Rogen as a disgruntled crew member, and Zac Efron as a super committed bit player.
—Janey Tracey, EW.com, 23 May 2024
An old headache Reports of carmakers offering their disgruntled leasing customers discounts aren’t new.
—Ryan Hogg, Fortune Europe, 21 May 2024
The tier below Durant, LeBron James, Paul George, Jimmy Butler, and other potentially disgruntled stars on the move this summer is probably the Warriors’ sweet spot.
—Danny Emerman, The Mercury News, 19 May 2024
Daniel Schlozman & Sam Rosenfeld / Made By History, TIME, 10 June 2024
Locals tacked disgruntled but clever verses onto the busts, writing satires that bemoaned the pope, the city’s bourgeoisie and the corrupt nature of those who held power.
—Elizabeth Djinis, Smithsonian Magazine, 31 May 2024
Clearly, the activist’s commendable role in questioning poor corporate governance struck a chord with disgruntled shareholders.
—Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 30 May 2024
Advertisement Which brings us back to the king of disgruntled boomers, and this Shakespearean moment with the Fates looming above, dangling justice like a dollar bill at a strip club.
—Anita Chabria, Los Angeles Times, 30 May 2024
The company earlier denied approving the ad and said it had been placed by a disgruntled worker looking to embarrass the company, according to a settlement with the Justice Department.
—Kate Gibson, CBS News, 24 May 2024
There's also a plethora of celebrity cameos, including Dave’s real-life spouse Alison Brie as Sestero’s girlfriend, Seth Rogen as a disgruntled crew member, and Zac Efron as a super committed bit player.
—Janey Tracey, EW.com, 23 May 2024
An old headache Reports of carmakers offering their disgruntled leasing customers discounts aren’t new.
—Ryan Hogg, Fortune Europe, 21 May 2024
The tier below Durant, LeBron James, Paul George, Jimmy Butler, and other potentially disgruntled stars on the move this summer is probably the Warriors’ sweet spot.
—Danny Emerman, The Mercury News, 19 May 2024
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“Disgruntled.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/disgruntled. Accessed 14 Jun. 2024.
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