verb
- to make dissatisfied or discontented
Usage: transitive; often used in passive form
Examples
- The new policy disgruntled many employees.
- Workers were disgruntled by the pay cuts.
- The constant delays disgruntled the passengers.
- She became disgruntled with her job after the promotion was denied.
- The restaurant’s poor service disgruntled the customers.
- Management’s decision disgruntled the entire team.