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disgruntle

[ dis-gruhn-tl ]

verb (used with object)

disgruntled, disgruntling.
  1. to put into a state of sulky dissatisfaction; make discontent.


disgruntle

/ ɪˈɡʌԳə /

verb

  1. tr; usually passive to make sulky or discontented
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Derived Forms

  • 徱ˈܲԳٱ𳾱Գ, noun
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Other 51Թ Forms

  • 徱·ܲt·Գ noun
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51Թ History and Origins

Origin of disgruntle1

1675–85; dis- 1 + gruntle, frequentative of grunt
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51Թ History and Origins

Origin of disgruntle1

C17: dis- 1+ obsolete gruntle to complain; see grunt
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Iranian media reported that many of Pezeshkian's supporters urged him to remove Dabiri from post as the public grew disgruntled over the trip.

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Of course, financial complications can lead to other complications — family fights, disgruntled heirs and so on.

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Plagued by the Internal Revenue Service, disgruntled neighbors and bad PR, Kilmer had to sell his ranch to pay back taxes and overdue child support.

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But for many already disgruntled members, the allegations against Rupert Lowe have infuriated and disillusioned them the most.

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Witnesses said that Arroyo became disgruntled after his vehicle was appraised by CarMax employees, but it’s unclear what about that could have prompted what followed.

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