Disgruntlement

//dɪsˈɡɹʌntəlmɪnt// noun

noun ·Uncommon ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    The state of being disgruntled, usually displayed in a stereotypical form such as frowning and annoyance; the acts of sulky dissatisfaction. countable, uncountable

    "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."

  2. 2
    a feeling of sulky discontent wordnet

Synonyms

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banblackballcold comfortcomplaintdim viewdisagreement

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"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."

Etymology

From disgruntled + -ment.

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