disgruntled
/dis'grʌntld/
Definition
- Adjective:
- In a state of sulky dissatisfaction: Feeling or showing discontent, annoyance, or resentment, often expressed in a sullen or grumpy manner.
Examples of Usage
- Adjective:
- The disgruntled employees complained about the new policy.
- After the canceled flight, a crowd of disgruntled passengers gathered at the counter.
Advanced Usage
- "to be disgruntled with/at/about something": To be dissatisfied with a specific person, situation, or thing.
- She was disgruntled with the management's decision.
- "a disgruntled look/expression": A facial expression that shows clear dissatisfaction.
- He shot a disgruntled look across the room.
Variants and Related Words
- Disgruntlement (n): The state or feeling of being disgruntled.
- The announcement caused widespread disgruntlement among the staff.
Synonyms
- Dissatisfied: Not content or happy with something.
- Discontented: Restlessly unhappy or unsatisfied.
- Grumpy: Bad-tempered and irritable.
- Aggrieved: Feeling resentment at having been treated unfairly.
Antonyms
- Contented: Happy and satisfied.
- Pleased: Feeling or showing pleasure and satisfaction.
- Gratified: Pleased or satisfied.
Related Phrases
- "to voice one's disgruntlement": To express one's dissatisfaction openly.
- Several customers voiced their disgruntlement in online reviews.
Adjective
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in a state of sulky dissatisfaction
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