disgruntled

Meanings

• adjective

  Feeling or expressing dissatisfaction or annoyance, often with others.

  - "The disgruntled employees went on strike."
  - "Despite her success, she remained disgruntled about the way she had been treated."

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Antonyms

gruntled , satisfied

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with disgruntled
mungled , rungled , jungled

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Variants

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disgruntled , disgruntle , disgruntlement , disgruntlements , disgruntles , disgruntling

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Etymology

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Originally meant 'displeased with one's guts.'

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Trivia

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1. The word 'disgruntled' first appeared in English in the late 15th century.

2. The term 'disgruntled' is often used in business and politics to describe groups of people who are dissatisfied with their current situation.

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Related Concepts

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1. dissatisfaction: A feeling of being unhappy or unsatisfied, often due to a perceived lack or imperfection.

2. annoyance: A feeling of irritation or frustration, often caused by repeated or unnecessary actions or behaviors.

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Culture

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In literature, 'disgruntled' is often used to describe characters who are dissatisfied with their circumstances or with others.

How to Memorize "disgruntled"

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   - Imagine a group of employees with frowns on their faces and signs that read 'disgruntled workers.' Visualize this scene whenever you encounter the word.

2. associate
   

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3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic such as 'Disgust and Grumble' to help remember the meaning of the word.

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