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disgruntlement

noun · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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Pronunciation

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  • /dɪsˈɡrʌntəlmənt/
  • CMU ARPABET: D IH0 S G R AH1 N T AH0 L M AH0 N T Digits mark lexical stress: 1 primary, 2 secondary, 0 unstressed.

1

noun

Meaning 1

The state of being disgruntled, usually displayed in a stereotypical form such as frowning and annoyance; the acts of sulky dissatisfaction.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: countable, uncountable

No example sentence was provided for this meaning.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

2

noun

Meaning 2

a feeling of sulky discontent

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

Broader terms: discontentment, discontent, discontentedness

History

Etymology

Etymology tree English disgruntled Proto-Indo-European *-mn̥ Proto-Indo-European *-mn̥tom Proto-Italic *-mentom Latin -mentum Old French -mentbor. Middle English -ment English -ment English disgruntlement From disgruntled + -ment.

Across languages

Translations

2 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Dutch: ontevredenheid — The state of being disgruntled
  • French: insatisfaction — The state of being disgruntled