disgruntlement
English
Etymology
disgruntled + -ment
Pronunciation
- IPA(key): /dɪsˈɡɹʌntəlmɪnt/
Noun
disgruntlement (countable and uncountable, plural disgruntlements)
- The state of being disgruntled, usually displayed in a stereotypical form such as frowning and annoyance; the acts of sulky dissatisfaction.
- 2008, Katherine L. Herbig, Changes in Espionage by Americans: 1947-2007, page 35:
- 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.
Translations
The state of being disgruntled
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