disgruntled
adjective
dis·grun·tled
dis-ˈgrən-tᵊld 
: unhappy and annoyed
a disgruntled employee
She led her sodden and disgruntled team back into the changing rooms, insisting that the practice had not been a waste of time, though without any real conviction in her voice.—
J. K. Rowling
J. K. Rowling… a $300,000 refund pool for disgruntled former customers …—Kevin McGurk
Kevin McGurkThe crowd was up as well, and just as disgruntled as it had been the night before.—Christopher Cooper & Robert Block
Christopher Cooper & Robert BlockExamples of disgruntled in a Sentence
a disgruntled postal worker was responsible for the vandalism
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Check in on a disgruntled star like Raiders edge rusher Maxx Crosby, whose contract is easy to get out of after the 2026 season.
—Adam Grosbard, Oc Register, 6 Feb. 2026
The popularity and success of the Chiefs prior to the 2025 Super Bowl, led to countless complaints of favorable officiating and League coddling from disgruntled fans and hot take pundits.
—Emil Steiner, Forbes.com, 30 Jan. 2026
The Heat has plenty of formidable competition in its bid for disgruntled superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo, who is reportedly likely to be traded by Milwaukee either before next Thursday’s NBA trade deadline or this summer.
—Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 30 Jan. 2026
As a candidate, Klobuchar faced stories of disgruntled Senate staffers who described her as a difficult boss but also distinguished herself on crowded debate stages as a determined pragmatist.
—Bill Barrow, Fortune, 29 Jan. 2026
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Adam Grosbard, Oc Register, 6 Feb. 2026
The popularity and success of the Chiefs prior to the 2025 Super Bowl, led to countless complaints of favorable officiating and League coddling from disgruntled fans and hot take pundits.
—Emil Steiner, Forbes.com, 30 Jan. 2026
The Heat has plenty of formidable competition in its bid for disgruntled superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo, who is reportedly likely to be traded by Milwaukee either before next Thursday’s NBA trade deadline or this summer.
—Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 30 Jan. 2026
As a candidate, Klobuchar faced stories of disgruntled Senate staffers who described her as a difficult boss but also distinguished herself on crowded debate stages as a determined pragmatist.
—Bill Barrow, Fortune, 29 Jan. 2026
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“Disgruntled.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/disgruntled. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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