English vocabulary · C2
Disgruntled
/dɪsˈɡrʌntld/ · adj.
Watch the scene · free
A disgruntled person is upset because things did not go as they hoped. They may show their anger at the way they were treated.
Continue in the learning app for video lessons and review.
Example sentences
- The disgruntled cook left work.
- A guest grew disgruntled at lunch.
Word origin and roots
from English
- dis — very (from English)
- grunt — grumble (from English)
Synonyms and nuances
- UNHAPPY — not feeling good (Not pleased)
- ANNOYED — slightly angry (Something bothers you)
- DISSATISFIED — not pleased with something (Not good enough)
Similar words
- unhappy
- annoyed
- dissatisfied
- resentful
- displeased
Lesson notes
A disgruntled person is upset because things did not go as they hoped. They may show their anger at the way they were treated.
Related: unhappy, annoyed, dissatisfied. Use disgruntled when you feel let down.
The disgruntled cook left work. A guest grew disgruntled at lunch.
From English. Dis- means very. Grunt- means grumble. Grumble very much at work, and feel disgruntled.