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Grammar : Adj
Spell : dis-gruhn-tld
Phonetic Transcription : dɪsˈgrʌn tld



Definition of disgruntled

Origin :
  • past participle adjective from disgruntle.
  • adj unhappy; critical
Example sentences :
  • “Bring it out,” was the gruff response of the disgruntled teamster.
  • Extract from : « The Strollers » by Frederic S. Isham
  • The school returned to Brimfield disgruntled, disappointed and critical.
  • Extract from : « Left End Edwards » by Ralph Henry Barbour
  • There were other people who were disgruntled that morning at Mrs. McLean's breakfast.
  • Extract from : « Molly Brown's Senior Days » by Nell Speed
  • I had heard from more than one disgruntled reporter that it was an impossibility.
  • Extract from : « Greener Than You Think » by Ward Moore
  • The cry was taken up by the jealous, the disgruntled, and the virtuous.
  • Extract from : « The heart of happy hollow » by Paul Laurence Dunbar
  • It was clear that he was disgruntled because he had not had a chance to pitch.
  • Extract from : « Baseball Joe in the Big League » by Lester Chadwick
  • Some of the Federalist leaders were disgruntled at Jay's appointment.
  • Extract from : « The Life of John Marshall (Volume 2 of 4) » by Albert J. Beveridge
  • (c) I am a failure and am down and out, sick, homesick and disgruntled.
  • Extract from : « The Glory of The Coming » by Irvin S. Cobb
  • No retort was forthcoming from the two disgruntled engineers.
  • Extract from : « The U.P. Trail » by Zane Grey
  • It was the impetuosity of a little boy, disgruntled because his opinion was not feared.
  • Extract from : « The Pacific Triangle » by Sydney Greenbie

Synonyms for disgruntled

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