Grumbler

Pronunciation: /ˈɡrʌmblər/

Definitions of grumbler

noun a person who constantly complains or grumbles

Example Sentences

A1 The grumbler complained about the cold weather.

A2 The grumbler always finds something to grumble about.

B1 The office grumbler never seems satisfied with anything.

B2 Despite his success, he remained a grumbler at heart.

C1 The grumbler's constant complaints were starting to wear thin on his friends.

C2 The grumbler's negative attitude was a source of frustration for those around him.

Examples of grumbler in a Sentence

formal The grumbler in the office always has something negative to say about the company's policies.

informal Don't be such a grumbler, just enjoy the party.

slang The grumbler at the bar wouldn't stop complaining about the service.

figurative She was known as the grumbler of the family, always finding fault in everything.

Grammatical Forms of grumbler

• past tense: grumbled
• plural: grumblers
• comparative: more grumbler
• superlative: most grumbler
• present tense: grumbles
• future tense: will grumble
• perfect tense: has grumbled
• continuous tense: is grumbling
• singular: grumbler
• positive degree: grumbler
• infinitive: to grumble
• gerund: grumbling
• participle: grumbling

Origin and Evolution of grumbler

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Middle English

Story behind the word: The word 'grumbler' originated from the Middle English word 'grumbeler' which was derived from the Old French word 'grommeler' meaning to murmur or mutter.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'grumbler' has retained its meaning of someone who complains or grumbles persistently, with no significant shifts in its usage or connotation.