disgruntlement

1 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 discontentedness, discontentment, discontent, displeasure, dissatisfactionRelated Words bitterness, resentment; aggrievement, disquiet, perturbation, uneasiness; blues, dejection, depression, desolateness, desolation, despondency, disconsolateness, doldrums, dolefulness, dolor, downheartedness, dreariness, dumps; misery, sadness, sorrow, unhappiness, wretchednessNear Antonyms bliss, felicity, gladness, happiness, joy, lightheartedness; elatedness, exultation, jubilation, triumphAntonyms contentedness, contentment, pleasure, satisfaction

2 the loss of friendship or affection feelings of neglect that inevitably lead to disgruntlement among employees Synonyms alienation, disaffection, estrangement, souringRelated Words 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, disillusionmentNear Antonyms endearment, ingratiation; appeasement, conciliation, mollification, pacification, propitiationAntonyms reconcilement, reconciliation