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disgruntled

[dis-gruhn-tld] / dɪsˈgrʌn tld /


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In that case, the perpetrator was determined to be a disgruntled patient, Derderian said.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 8, 2026

This leaves disgruntled adult children weighing what to do to reclaim money they feel is rightfully theirs.

From MarketWatch Jun. 30, 2026

She said the "really concerning" cases were times when "the customer is disgruntled about something that's happened... they confront the shop worker, film and upload it in order to embarrass the retailer".

From BBC Jun. 24, 2026

Brandy Melville is one of the few chains where girls and women can find on-trend and relatively well-constructed cotton basics for a low price point, keeping even disgruntled shoppers coming back.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 16, 2026

I searched for the disgruntled parent, but teenagers surrounded me.

From "Made You Up" by Francesca Zappia




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