as in disappointing
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as in infuriating
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
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as in displeasing
to make discontented
a crew disgruntled by a long voyage that provided no opportunity for recreation onshore
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Adjective
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The Miami Marlins have released former Chicago Cubs slugger Christopher Morel after a brief, disappointing tenure.
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The two-time World Cup winner with a strong squad was held to disappointing draws by Saudi Arabia and Cabo Verde and was eliminated at the group stage.
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Adding secondary maturations into the bourbon lineup is likely going to divide longtime Four Roses fans, delighting some and infuriating others.
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In Chicago, these questions are interesting and infuriating because the Bulls have no say in the outcome.
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But many Spotify users voiced displeasure at the change-up, with some complaining that the disco ball looked pixelated on a small phone screen and, generally, was visually displeasing.
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Still, this was a discouraging result for anyone wearing yellow in Kansas City.
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The Chicago Blackhawks needed plenty after a discouraging 2024-25 season.
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Israel for years avoided officially recognizing the violence as genocide out fear of angering Turkey, but that relationship has soured over the past two decades, especially as the most recent wars in Gaza, Lebanon and Iran have dragged on.
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For years, Israel never officially broached the subject for fear of angering Turkey, but that relationship has soured over the past two decades, especially as the most recent wars in Gaza, Lebanon and Iran have dragged on.
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Weird; annoying even – but the floaters did not seem urgent.
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My biggest concern about adding a tracking device around Mya’s neck was annoying her or creating disruption.
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The storm let up before daybreak, but the morning was gray and cheerless with a cold wind.
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To identify the cause without alienating teams, focus on friction patterns instead of individual blame.
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But despite the obvious positives, the league seems to be committed to alienating as many fans as possible by allowing overt political messages.
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“Disgruntling.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/disgruntling. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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