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disgruntled
This term describes a specific blend of dissatisfaction and irritation, typically arising from a feeling of being treated unfairly or let down by an organization or authority. It carries a stronger sense of resentment than "unhappy" and a more simmering, prolonged frustration than "angry."
In professional contexts, it is frequently used to describe employees who feel undervalued or cheated, often implying a risk of attrition or a tendency to complain. While it can be used in casual conversation, it often appears in formal reports or journalistic accounts of labor disputes and customer grievances.
Meanings
Examples
The disgruntled employee decided to quit without notice.
I am so disgruntled with the way this project is being handled.
He looked disgruntled after the manager rejected his request for a raise.
Why is the customer so disgruntled about the shipping delay?
She felt disgruntled that her hard work went unnoticed by the team.
A disgruntled crowd gathered outside the city hall to protest the new tax.
I cannot believe they changed the flight schedule again. I am beyond disgruntled.
The waiter dealt with a disgruntled diner who complained about the cold soup.