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disgruntlement

noun

Synonyms and Antonyms of disgruntlement

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

  • a survey showing the extent of peopleʼs satisfaction—or disgruntlement—with their marriages
Synonyms of disgruntlement

discontent, discontentedness, discontentment, displeasure, dissatisfaction
Words Related to disgruntlement

bitterness, resentment

aggrievement, disquiet, perturbation, uneasiness

blues, dejection, depression, desolateness, desolation, despondency, disconsolateness, doldrums, dolefulness, dolor, downheartedness, dreariness, dumps

misery, sadness, sorrow, unhappiness, wretchedness
Near Antonyms of disgruntlement

bliss, felicity, gladness, happiness, joy, lightheartedness

elatedness, exultation, jubilation, triumph
Antonyms of disgruntlement

contentedness, contentment, pleasure, satisfaction

2 the loss of friendship or affection

  • feelings of neglect that inevitably lead to disgruntlement among employees
Synonyms of disgruntlement

alienation, disaffection, estrangement, souring
Words Related to disgruntlement

antagonism, embitterment, envenoming

breach, breakup, divorce, rift, rupture, schism, separation, split

animosity, antagonism, antipathy, bitterness, hostility, jaundice, rancor

aggravation, furor, fury, incensing, indignation, infuriation, ire, outrage, rage, spleen, wrath

disenchantment, disillusionment
Near Antonyms of disgruntlement

endearment, ingratiation

appeasement, conciliation, mollification, pacification, propitiation
Antonyms of disgruntlement

reconcilement, reconciliation

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