Disgruntled

Pronunciation: /dɪsˈɡrʌntld/

Definitions of disgruntled

adjective a person who is dissatisfied or annoyed

Example Sentences

A1 The disgruntled customer complained about the poor service.

A2 The disgruntled employee decided to quit after not receiving a raise.

B1 The disgruntled passengers were frustrated with the delayed flight.

B2 The disgruntled shareholders demanded a change in leadership.

C1 The disgruntled residents organized a protest against the construction project.

C2 The disgruntled workers went on strike to demand better working conditions.

Examples of disgruntled in a Sentence

formal The disgruntled employees filed a formal complaint with HR.

informal The disgruntled workers are always complaining about something.

slang The disgruntled customers were causing a ruckus in the store.

figurative The disgruntled clouds hung low in the sky, signaling an impending storm.

Grammatical Forms of disgruntled

• past tense: disgruntled
• plural: disgruntled
• comparative: more disgruntled
• superlative: most disgruntled
• present tense: disgruntles
• future tense: will be disgruntled
• perfect tense: has disgruntled
• continuous tense: is disgruntling
• singular: disgruntled
• positive degree: disgruntled
• infinitive: to disgruntle
• gerund: disgruntling
• participle: disgruntled

Origin and Evolution of disgruntled

First Known Use: 1682 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The word 'disgruntled' originated from the combination of the prefix 'dis-' meaning 'opposite of' or 'not' and the word 'gruntle' which meant 'to grumble or complain'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, 'disgruntled' has come to mean 'angry or dissatisfied', shifting from its original meaning of 'to grumble'.