disgruntle — to make someone dissatisfied or discontented
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to make someone dissatisfied or discontented
Pronunciation (IPA): /dɪsˈɡrʌntəl/
Example Sentences
- The pizza delivery was 3 hours late, which thoroughly disgruntled the hungry customers.
- My cat becomes disgruntled whenever I'm 5 minutes late with her dinner.
- The constant noise from construction work disgruntled the entire neighborhood.
disgruntle
VERB[/dɪsˈɡrʌntəl/]
to make someone dissatisfied or discontented
The long delay announcement started to disgruntle every passenger at the gate.
Boss says 'DIS!' - Le grunts with growing discontent and frustration
A frontal attack will disgruntle the pack!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From the prefix 'dis-' (meaning to reverse or negate) combined with 'gruntle,' which is a back-formation from 'disgruntled.' The verb 'gruntle' itself comes from Middle English and Old Norse origins, related to grunting or grumbling sounds.
Breakdown
dis- (reverse, make not) + gruntle (to satisfy, from grunting/complaining) = disgruntle (to make dissatisfied or discontented)
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📝Examples
“The pizza delivery was 3 hours late, which thoroughly disgruntled the hungry customers.”
“My cat becomes disgruntled whenever I'm 5 minutes late with her dinner.”
“The constant noise from construction work disgruntled the entire neighborhood.”
“Students were disgruntled by the sudden change in exam schedule.”
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