Disgruntled

/dɪsˈɡrʌntəld/ adjective

Definition

Annoyed, disappointed, or unhappy because expectations weren't met.

Etymology

From 'dis-' (a prefix meaning 'not' or 'opposite of') combined with 'gruntle' (from Old English, meaning 'to grunt' or 'to make a low sound of satisfaction'). So literally means 'not satisfied.'

Kelly Says

The word 'gruntle' (meaning to satisfy) almost disappeared from English, but the negative 'disgruntled' became so common that people now sometimes jokingly use 'gruntled' to mean the opposite, showing how language evolves through back-formation.

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