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disgruntled

[dis-gruhn-tld] / dɪsˈgrʌn tld /


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There is little margin for error or customer dissatisfaction, as disgruntled viewers will tune out.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 19, 2026

Some disgruntled loved ones may feel abandoned or envy your decision.

From MarketWatch Jun. 30, 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

Despite its huge economy -- California would have the world's fourth largest if it were a country -- and its pockets of unbelievable wealth, America's most populous state is disgruntled.

From Barron's Jun. 2, 2026

“It’s like this, man,” the disgruntled coyote figure said, its lone jaundiced eye staring blankly at the sky.

From "The Milagro Beanfield War" by John Nichols




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