English Explanatory Dictionary

disgruntled

English dictionary entry

Meanings

adj
  1. In a dissatisfied, frustrated, or upset mood; in a bad temper or ill humour.
verb
  1. simple past and past participle of disgruntle

Pronunciation

/dɪsˈɡɹʌntl̩d/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-disgruntled.wav /dɪsˈɡɹʌnt(ə)ld/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Naomi Persephone Amethyst (NaomiAmethyst)-disgruntled.wav

Word forms

disgruntled more disgruntled most disgruntled

Etymology

From disgruntle + -ed (suffix forming past tense and past participle forms of verbs).

Synonyms

discontent displeased unsatisfied

Antonyms

content contented gruntled satisfied undisgruntled

Related words

begruntle gruntle disgruntle disgruntlement regruntle

Derived words

disgruntledly disgruntledness gruntled undisgruntled
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