Synonyms of disgruntlement

disgruntlement

noun

1

as in dissatisfaction

the condition of being dissatisfied with one's life or situation

a survey showing the extent of people's satisfaction—or disgruntlement—with their marriages

Synonyms & Similar Words

• dissatisfaction
• discontent
• displeasure
• resentment
• discontentment
• discontentedness
• bitterness
• sadness
• uneasiness
• unhappiness
• dejection
• perturbation
• disquiet
• sorrow
• aggrievement
• misery
• blues
• dreariness
• despondency
• dumps
• depression
• wretchedness
• downheartedness
• doldrums
• dolor
• desolateness
• desolation
• disconsolateness
• dolefulness

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• satisfaction
• contentment
• pleasure
• joy
• happiness
• contentedness
• bliss
• gladness
• felicity
• jubilation
• exultation
• triumph
• lightheartedness
• elatedness

2

as in estrangement

the loss of friendship or affection

feelings of neglect that inevitably lead to disgruntlement among employees

Synonyms & Similar Words

• estrangement
• disaffection
• alienation
• schism
• divorce
• breakup
• hostility
• separation
• rift
• souring
• antagonism
• bitterness
• animosity
• indignation
• split
• rupture
• outrage
• embitterment
• antipathy
• disillusionment
• disenchantment
• ire
• rancor
• fury
• breach
• wrath
• jaundice
• infuriation
• rage
• aggravation
• spleen
• furor
• envenoming
• incensing

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• reconciliation
• reconcilement
• endearment
• conciliation
• pacification
• ingratiation
• appeasement
• propitiation
• mollification

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of disgruntlement

However, the Mann family, who have fled to America, have problems with this, given their disgruntlement with the post Hitler state of their homeland. — Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 15 May 2026

Meanwhile, City’s decision to host the Youth Cup final at their 7,000-capacity academy stadium — rather than their first-team stadium, in a break from competition custom — has provoked anger and upset within United, and even some disgruntlement from the blue half. — Laurie Whitwell, New York Times, 13 May 2026

In the hours before the Twins were set to host their home opener, executive chair Tom Pohlad sat in the first-base dugout and, once again, acknowledged the disgruntlement of the fan base. — Betsy Helfand, Twin Cities, 3 Apr. 2026

Meanwhile, online workplace reviews indicate employee disgruntlement. — Simon Akam, Vanity Fair, 2 Apr. 2026

Across TikTok, Facebook, and Instagram, African Americans used the Annabelle doll to voice their disgruntlement with the southern plantation tourist industry in jest. — Essence, 29 Oct. 2025

Beyond the disgruntlement common to locales everywhere when big developers arrive, Barbuda’s idiosyncratic customs around private property posed a more serious threat and enabled what activists describe as a land grab. — Mark Ellwood, Robb Report, 10 Aug. 2025

So much so that, much to Jett’s disgruntlement, the Thorns’ publicity-hungry owner Flo (a very funny Jenifer Lewis) signs him to the team. — Frank Scheck, HollywoodReporter, 3 Sep. 2019