Definitions

disgruntled

[dis-gruhn-tld] / dɪsˈgrʌn tld /

ADJECTIVE

unhappy; critical

Synonyms

STRONGEST

annoyed irritated testy

STRONG

bellyaching crabbing disappointed discontent discontented displeased dissatisfied griping grousing kicking kvetching peeved vexed

WEAK

bad tempered crabby cranky grouchy grumpy irritable malcontent malcontented peevish petulant put out sulky sullen uncontent ungratified

Antonyms

STRONG

contented happy pleased satisfied

WEAK

uncritical

Example Sentences

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That was the message from the official Southampton X account to a disgruntled Arsenal fan who had chirped back at the Saints' post celebrating their shock FA Cup victory.

From BBC • Apr. 4, 2026

History is a useful reminder that a royal scandal is a convenient tool for an unpopular and beleaguered political class, a mistrusted army of newspaper hacks, and a disgruntled public, desperate for a plausible villain.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 23, 2026

Before Babikian got the #EndFanatics movement going on X, the account @FanaticsSucks was the clearinghouse for disgruntled Fanatics customers.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 22, 2026

The French government said Monday it would authorise the shooting of wolves that attack livestock even outside protected enclosures, a policy shift welcomed by farmers, a powerful and increasingly disgruntled constituency.

From Barron's • Feb. 16, 2026

Officials from the Japanese Sumo Association typically dismiss any such charges as fabrications by disgruntled former wrestlers.

From "Freakonomics: A Rogue Economist Explores the Hidden Side of Everything" by Steven D. Levitt

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