Synonyms of disgruntled

disgruntled 1 of 2

adjective

dis-ˈgrən-tᵊld 

as in dissatisfied

having a feeling that one has been wronged or thwarted in one's ambitions

a disgruntled postal worker was responsible for the vandalism

Synonyms & Similar Words

• dissatisfied
• frustrated
• aggrieved
• disillusioned
• discontented
• displeased
• unhappy
• disappointed
• malcontent
• discontent
• disturbed
• upset
• out of joint
• depressed
• disenchanted
• unfulfilled
• sad
• perturbed
• dejected
• miserable
• despairing
• disquieted
• disconsolate
• despondent
• inconsolable
• joyless
• sorrowful
• downcast
• doleful
• forlorn
• mournful
• downhearted
• hangdog
• low-spirited
• down

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• satisfied
• contented
• content
• pleased
• happy
• glad
• joyous
• joyful
• delighted
• gratified
• blissful
• jubilant
• triumphant
• exultant
• elated

disgruntled

2 of 2

verb

past tense of disgruntle

1

as in infuriated

to cause to change from friendly or loving to unfriendly or uncaring

an employee, disgruntled by the restaurant owner's shabby treatment, turned him in to the IRS

Synonyms & Similar Words

• infuriated
• angered
• disaffected
• enraged
• outraged
• alienated
• estranged
• soured
• annoyed
• disappointed
• embittered
• irritated
• aliened
• severed
• disillusioned
• incensed
• aggravated
• antagonized
• bothered
• divided
• exasperated
• disenchanted
• riled
• maddened
• inflamed
• irked
• rankled
• peeved
• split
• disunited
• dissociated
• envenomed
• roiled
• vexed
• separated
• uncoupled
• sundered
• nettled
• bugged
• piqued
• chafed
• grated
• unlinked
• galled
• unyoked
• broke up

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• reconciled
• endeared
• appeased
• placated
• disarmed
• mollified
• pacified
• ingratiated
• conciliated
• propitiated

2

as in displeased

to make discontented

a crew disgruntled by a long voyage that provided no opportunity for recreation onshore

Synonyms & Similar Words

• displeased
• dissatisfied
• annoyed
• discontented
• irritated
• disaffected
• disturbed
• upset
• estranged
• alienated
• depressed
• agitated
• aggrieved
• perturbed
• irked
• disquieted
• saddened
• peeved
• nettled
• discomposed

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• satisfied
• pleased
• contented
• gratified
• delighted
• tickled
• calmed
• gladdened
• soothed
• tranquilized

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of disgruntled

Adjective

On the streets of Moscow, disgruntled drivers wait patiently for gasoline in a long line of cars and trucks amid an acute national shortage. — Matthew Chance, CNN Money, 29 June 2026

Brandon Aiyuk continued his online rampage against the San Francisco 49ers on Saturday, taking shots at the team and his now former agent as the disgruntled wide receiver keeps publicly pleading for his release. — Mercury News Staff, Mercury News, 28 June 2026

Verb

Voters are already disgruntled by high prices. — Paul Wiseman, Chicago Tribune, 13 Mar. 2026

Near the David’s Court, two Cuban businessmen are leaving, disgruntled with the change, the loss of business, the image. — Miami Herald Archives, Miami Herald, 27 Feb. 2026