groan

Example Sentences

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Slowly, “Undertone” reveals itself to be all style and very little substance, with enough baffling character choices to make you groan.

From Salon • Mar. 15, 2026

The final sound the movie creates is a disappointed groan from the audience.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 12, 2026

As in the prime "Fergie Time" days, there is now an audible groan from opposing fans when the board goes up for added time when Liverpool are seeking a winner.

From BBC • Sep. 14, 2025

There’s an extended squeamish groan when, having seized and fired a boiling gun, it doesn’t occur to him to drop it.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 13, 2025

“Don’t I wish I could go as a drummer, a vivan—what’s its name? Or a nurse, so I could be near him and help him,” exclaimed Jo, with a groan.

From "Little Women" by Louisa May Alcott