disgruntling 1 of 2

present participle of disgruntle

disgruntling

2 of 2

adjective

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for disgruntling
Verb
  • Stopping The Scammers But alongside legitimate fundraisers there are many scammers with fake appeals, sucking money away from the frontline and infuriating fighters trying to get money for a new truck or drone jammer.
    David Hambling, Forbes.com, 27 Aug. 2025
  • The lack of development from the teams tops prospects has been infuriating.
    Dom Luszczyszyn, New York Times, 20 Aug. 2025
Adjective
  • While the loss was disappointing, the pure lack of dynamic playmaking was obvious.
    Evan Massey, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Sep. 2025
  • With a disappointing season-opener in the books, Tim Albin’s Charlotte 49ers are preparing for Saturday night’s home opening bout against Bill Belichick and the North Carolina Tar Heels.
    Hunter Bailey, Charlotte Observer, 2 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • In particular, the new logo is the latest in a string of changes angering some of its loyal fans who fear the 56-year-old chain is drifting too far from its bucolic roots.
    Jordan Valinsky, CNN Money, 21 Aug. 2025
  • Starbase, which Texas voters in Cameron County approved in May to become its own town, attracted some controversy in June when commissioners with the city of Starbase voted unanimously to close several of the city’s public streets to outsiders, angering longtime residents and property owners.
    Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 19 Aug. 2025
Verb
  • The competitive father, however, noted that his son has picked up Rafael Nadal's forehand, playfully annoying Novak by mimicking his rival's swing.
    Skyler Caruso, People.com, 27 Aug. 2025
  • So, how can an organization remain current on customers' ever-changing needs and expectations without annoying or estranging them?
    Chip Bell, Forbes.com, 15 Aug. 2025
Adjective
  • Iamaleava, the Tennessee transfer, threw for just 136 yards with one touchdown and an interception in a discouraging Bruins debut at the Rose Bowl.
    Matt Wadleigh, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Sep. 2025
  • That’s a discouraging sign for inflation.
    Nino Paoli, Fortune, 21 Aug. 2025
Verb
  • In attempting to attract Reform voters, Labour risks alienating its own progressive base, Anand Menon, a professor of European politics at King’s College London, told CNN.
    Christian Edwards, CNN Money, 7 Sep. 2025
  • Plainly on the hunt for younger diners, Felss Masino succeeded mainly in alienating older ones.
    Graham Hillard, The Washington Examiner, 5 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Or enraging if your name is Marco Silva.
    Tim Spiers, New York Times, 17 Aug. 2025
  • Dougal brought his brother home, enraging Jacob, who couldn’t believe his sons had abandoned the raid.
    Kimberly Roots, TVLine, 15 Aug. 2025
Adjective
  • For three days, things were cheerless for Courtney Williams.
    Mike Cook, Twin Cities, 28 May 2025
  • Gomez gestured across the street toward 100 Centre Street—the criminal courthouse, a cheerless Art Deco building the color of cinder blocks.
    Sarah Lustbader, The New Yorker, 10 Mar. 2025
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“Disgruntling.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/disgruntling. Accessed 8 Sep. 2025.

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