disgruntle

verb

dis·grun·tle | \ dis-ˈgrən-tᵊl

How to pronounce disgruntle (audio)

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disgruntled; disgruntling\ dis-ˈgrənt-liŋ

How to pronounce disgruntle (audio)

, -ˈgrən-tᵊl-iŋ \

Definition of disgruntle

transitive verb

: to make ill-humored or discontented —usually used as a participial adjective they were a very disgruntled crew— Flannery O'Connorangry letters from disgruntled readers

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Synonyms & Antonyms for disgruntle

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reconcile

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an employee, disgruntled by the restaurant owner's shabby treatment, turned him in to the IRS a crew disgruntled by a long voyage that provided no opportunity for recreation onshore

Recent Examples on the Web Privacy, Please Don't be disgruntled: other states are already taking action to follow California's lead in the data privacy space. — Courtney Linder, Popular Mechanics, "How California's New Consumer Privacy Act Affects You," 18 Feb. 2020 Many disgruntled customers wind up settling with brokerages. — Gwynn Guilford, Quartz, "Wall Street’s watchdog is obscuring data that could protect investors," 3 Mar. 2020 His role in finally ending the use of the gold standard during the Nixon administration still leaves some disgruntled. — Erik Sherman, Fortune, "3 Lessons for Today’s Economy from Former Fed Chair Paul Volcker’s Long and Storied Career," 10 Dec. 2019 Williams, disgruntled over Washington’s medical staff, has not yet played in a game this season. — BostonGlobe.com, "Monday, October 28," 28 Oct. 2019 Now, if Jimmy were to join the disgruntled, that would be a completely different story. — Ira Winderman, sun-sentinel.com, "ASK IRA: Is a buyout an option with Dion Waiters?," 24 Oct. 2019 In early August, the Browns traded disgruntled running back Duke Johnson to Houston, clearing the way for Hunt, who must serve an eight-game ban before resuming his career. — Los Angeles Times, "AFC North preview: Odell Beckham and Browns have high expectations," 3 Sep. 2019 Two of the appeals heard by the Board of Adjustment, and another scheduled for May 11, were filed by people claiming to be nearby residents disgruntled with a hearing officer's decision to approve the facilities. — Jessica Boehm, azcentral, "Accusations detailed in Phoenix medical-marijuana dispensary cases," 10 May 2018 In an exhibition game against the Soviet national team, Knight yanks his Indiana University team off the court after he was disgruntled with a referee’s call. — Matthew Glenesk, Indianapolis Star, "Timeline: Bob Knight over the years — from Ohio schoolboy to Indiana legend," 8 Feb. 2020

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“Disgruntle.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/disgruntle. Accessed 9 Mar. 2021.

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