Synonyms of disgruntled

disgruntled 1 of 2

adjective

dis-ˈgrən-tᵊld 

as in dissatisfied

having a feeling that one has been wronged or thwarted in one's ambitions

a disgruntled postal worker was responsible for the vandalism

Synonyms & Similar Words

• dissatisfied
• frustrated
• aggrieved
• disillusioned
• discontented
• displeased
• unhappy
• disappointed
• malcontent
• discontent
• disturbed
• upset
• out of joint
• depressed
• disenchanted
• unfulfilled
• sad
• perturbed
• dejected
• miserable
• despairing
• disquieted
• disconsolate
• despondent
• inconsolable
• joyless
• sorrowful
• downcast
• doleful
• forlorn
• mournful
• downhearted
• hangdog
• low-spirited
• down

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• satisfied
• contented
• content
• pleased
• happy
• glad
• joyous
• joyful
• delighted
• gratified
• blissful
• jubilant
• triumphant
• exultant
• elated

disgruntled

2 of 2

verb

past tense of disgruntle

1

as in infuriated

to cause to change from friendly or loving to unfriendly or uncaring

an employee, disgruntled by the restaurant owner's shabby treatment, turned him in to the IRS

Synonyms & Similar Words

• infuriated
• angered
• disaffected
• enraged
• outraged
• alienated
• estranged
• soured
• annoyed
• disappointed
• embittered
• irritated
• aliened
• severed
• disillusioned
• incensed
• aggravated
• antagonized
• bothered
• divided
• exasperated
• disenchanted
• riled
• maddened
• inflamed
• irked
• rankled
• peeved
• split
• disunited
• dissociated
• envenomed
• roiled
• vexed
• separated
• uncoupled
• sundered
• nettled
• bugged
• piqued
• chafed
• grated
• unlinked
• galled
• unyoked
• broke up

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• reconciled
• endeared
• appeased
• placated
• disarmed
• mollified
• pacified
• ingratiated
• conciliated
• propitiated

2

as in displeased

to make discontented

a crew disgruntled by a long voyage that provided no opportunity for recreation onshore

Synonyms & Similar Words

• displeased
• dissatisfied
• annoyed
• discontented
• irritated
• disaffected
• disturbed
• upset
• estranged
• alienated
• depressed
• agitated
• aggrieved
• perturbed
• irked
• disquieted
• saddened
• peeved
• nettled
• discomposed

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• satisfied
• pleased
• contented
• gratified
• delighted
• tickled
• calmed
• gladdened
• soothed
• tranquilized

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of disgruntled

Adjective

According to the report, the South Korean government compelled Coupang to hire divers for a covert mission to retrieve a laptop used in the breach by a disgruntled former employee — who is a Chinese national — from a river in Shanghai. — Justin Papp, CNBC, 31 Aug. 2026

And in 1911 a disgruntled ex-Mormon hid a camera under his coat and snapped surreptitious photos of the temple’s interior in an unsuccessful attempt to blackmail the church. — Brandon Griggs, CNN Money, 28 Aug. 2026

Verb

Like many in Delaware County, DeBarberie is a passionate, if not perpetually disgruntled, Phillies fan. — Cody Stavenhagen, New York Times, 6 July 2026

Her campaign has focused on the high cost of living, an issue that has left voters disgruntled with Republicans. — Karen Kasler, NPR, 5 May 2026