disgruntled
|dis/grun/tled|
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/dɪsˈɡrʌntəld/
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/dɪsˈɡrʌntld/
(disgruntle)
dissatisfied
Etymology
Etymology Information
'disgruntled' originates from the English prefix 'dis-' meaning 'opposite of' and the Middle English word 'gruntle,' which meant 'to grumble.'
Historical Evolution
'gruntle' changed from the Middle English word 'gruntlen' and eventually became the modern English word 'disgruntled' with the addition of the prefix 'dis-'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to grumble or complain,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'feeling dissatisfied or annoyed.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
feeling dissatisfied or annoyed.
The employees were disgruntled with the new management policies.
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Last updated: 2025/02/15 10:51