DISGRUNTLEMENT Synonyms: 85 Similar and Opposite Words

disgruntlement

noun

as in dissatisfaction

the condition of being dissatisfied with one's life or situation a survey showing the extent of people's satisfaction—or disgruntlement—with their marriages

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as in estrangement

the loss of friendship or affection feelings of neglect that inevitably lead to disgruntlement among employees

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Recent Examples of disgruntlement Just last year, Nate Bargatze entered Emmys night as a peak-of-fame comedian, and ended the evening as the object of mass audience disgruntlement after a running joke about winners’ lengthy speeches taking money away from children in need fell flat. — Daniel D'addario, Variety, 19 Aug. 2026 However, the Mann family, who have fled to America, have problems with this, given their disgruntlement with the post Hitler state of their homeland. — Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 15 May 2026 Meanwhile, City’s decision to host the Youth Cup final at their 7,000-capacity academy stadium — rather than their first-team stadium, in a break from competition custom — has provoked anger and upset within United, and even some disgruntlement from the blue half. — Laurie Whitwell, New York Times, 13 May 2026 In the hours before the Twins were set to host their home opener, executive chair Tom Pohlad sat in the first-base dugout and, once again, acknowledged the disgruntlement of the fan base. — Betsy Helfand, Twin Cities, 3 Apr. 2026 Meanwhile, online workplace reviews indicate employee disgruntlement. — Simon Akam, Vanity Fair, 2 Apr. 2026 Across TikTok, Facebook, and Instagram, African Americans used the Annabelle doll to voice their disgruntlement with the southern plantation tourist industry in jest. — Essence, 29 Oct. 2025 Beyond the disgruntlement common to locales everywhere when big developers arrive, Barbuda’s idiosyncratic customs around private property posed a more serious threat and enabled what activists describe as a land grab. — Mark Ellwood, Robb Report, 10 Aug. 2025 So much so that, much to Jett’s disgruntlement, the Thorns’ publicity-hungry owner Flo (a very funny Jenifer Lewis) signs him to the team. — Frank Scheck, HollywoodReporter, 3 Sep. 2019

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Noun

For young people just entering the workforce, high-unemployment coupled with the high cost of living added to their dissatisfaction.

— Tania Azhang, Sacbee.com, 25 Aug. 2026
As popular dissatisfaction with the country’s traditional politicians and political parties grew, many Bolivians began looking to leaders who had emerged from the social movements themselves.

— Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 19 Aug. 2026

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Kyiv, meanwhile, aims to sow economic discontent among Russians with strikes against oil refineries and e-commerce warehouses, but experts argued domestic upheaval is unlikely to change Moscow’s calculus.

— Brendan Ruberry, semafor.com, 27 Aug. 2026
The Frenchman’s preparations for that game at Everton had already been undermined earlier in the week when there had been suggestions of discontent from Ismaila Sarr, last season’s top scorer and player of the year.

— Matt Woosnam, New York Times, 25 Aug. 2026

Definition of discontent

Noun

Their disaffection can create a culture of hopelessness and emotional stasis that lasts well past any economic recovery.

— Jay Caspian Kang, New Yorker, 25 Aug. 2026
In Mike Nichols’ 1967 comedy of disaffection, Hoffman originated the role that Rhys played onstage, so the snub was startling.

— Daniel D'Addario, Variety, 12 Aug. 2026

Definition of disaffection

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While snobbery and name-dropping dominate, Nora’s feeling of alienation is tempered by her crush on associate editor Thomas (Joshuah Melnick) who, though only slightly older, seems to know everything about piloting the scene.

— Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 26 Aug. 2026
All three CEOs understood implicitly that prior alienation of primary points of customer contact are more destructive than any mere marketing campaign can fix.

— Jeffrey Sonnenfeld, Fortune, 24 Aug. 2026

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