GRUNT Synonyms: 63 Similar and Opposite Words

grunt 1 of 2

noun

as in grunting

speech that is not clear enough to be understood preoccupied with what he was doing, the mechanic gave only a grunt when I asked when the car would be ready

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as in laborer

a person who does very hard or dull work we have an opening in the warehouse if you don't mind doing grunt work

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grunt

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verb

ˈgrənt

as in to mutter

to speak softly and unclearly was so absorbed with the video game that when asked what he wanted for dinner, he just grunted

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Noun

The Sussex researchers found that the pitch of players’ grunts could even predict the winner of a match long before the scoreboard reflected the final outcome, suggesting that the tenor of the grunts may offer a window into the players’ mental state during the match. —

Brandon Griggs, CNN, 10 July 2024 That kind of grunt and performance should help allay concerns about whether or not an EV qualifies as a true Porsche (though the Taycan has already provided ample proof). —

Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 25 July 2024

Verb

Furrowing his brow and grunting, as if uncertain about being dragged into a comedy, Jackman makes an ideal straight guy to Reynolds’ talkaholic shtick. —

Peter Debruge, Variety, 23 July 2024 Conversational questions will be answered, not ignored or grunted at. —

Judith Martin, Sun Sentinel, 13 July 2024 See all Example Sentences for grunt

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