disgruntlement en · NOUN
Pronunciation
- /dɪsˈɡrʌntəlmənt/
Etymology
Etymology tree English disgruntled Proto-Indo-European *-mn̥ Proto-Indo-European *-mn̥tom Proto-Italic *-mentom Latin -mentum Old French -mentbor. Middle English -ment English -ment English disgruntlement From disgruntled + -ment.
Meanings
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(countable, uncountable) The state of being disgruntled, usually displayed in a stereotypical form such as frowning and annoyance; the acts of sulky dissatisfaction.
The third most common motive for Americans to commit espionage is disgruntlement, usually caused by the person's relationships or treatment in the workplace, and the associated desire to take revenge.
2008, Katherine L. Herbig, Changes in Espionage by Americans: 1947-2007, page 35:...J. D. Salinger managed to forge, in Holden Caulfield, the epitome of American adolescent disgruntlement for decades of young readers...
2017 May 15, Laura Miller, “Voice in the Wilderness”, in Slate Magazine:
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| disgruntlements | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Translations (2)
fr insatisfaction (The state of being disgruntled) · nl ontevredenheid (The state of being disgruntled)