disgruntled
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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
Robinson roared with delight, while the New Zealand batter was disgruntled to see the review showing the ball clipping leg stump.
From BBC ● Jun. 4, 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
I scowled, which wasn’t a big deal since everyone in the room was wearing a similar disgruntled expression, although I was pretty sure it wasn’t because their simulation test hijack wasn’t going as they’d planned.
From "Glitch" by Laura Martin
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