disgruntledness
State of irritation
The state of being disgruntled—dissatisfied, annoyed, or sulky about something.
The word carries a mild, almost comical formality that suits complaints about workplace grievances or petty disappointments: His disgruntledness over the new parking policy was evident to everyone.
Less common than the adjective disgruntled.
Unhappiness with circumstances
- displeasureMild anger or disapproval
- unhappinessEmotional distress or woe
- disappointmentSadness from unmet expectations
- disillusionmentBitter loss of faith
grievance · discontentment · disapproval · disfavor · disapprobation · disrelish · distaste · disenchantment
Mild anger or inflammation
- peevishnessIrritable, querulous disposition
- grouchinessIll-tempered state
- exasperationIntense weary annoyance
- frustrationDispleasure from blocked efforts
impatience · testiness · tetchiness · petulance · surliness · crankiness · grumpiness · crossness
Formal claim of unfairness
- objectionExpression of disapproval
- protestPublic expression of disapproval
- criticismJudgment of faults
- grumblingMuttering in discontent
gripe · remonstrance · faultfinding · grousing · bellyaching · whining · moaning · kvetching
Sharp, unpleasant taste or feeling
- indignationAnger from mistreatment
- grudgePersistent resentment toward someone
- animosityActive, bitter hostility
- rancorLasting bitter resentment
spite · acrimony · hostility · umbrage · spleen · ill-will · sourness · sulkiness
State of being isolated
- estrangementEmotional separation between people
- disconnectionState of being severed
- detachmentSeparation or emotional uninvolvement
- withdrawalAct of taking away
disengagement · disillusionment · cynicism · apathy · coolness · distrust · rejection · disassociation
discontent
Unhappiness with circumstances
- displeasureMild anger or disapproval
- unhappinessEmotional distress or woe
- disappointmentSadness from unmet expectations
disillusionment · grievance · discontentment · disapproval · disfavor · disapprobation · disrelish · distaste · disenchantment · letdown
irritation
Mild anger or inflammation
- peevishnessIrritable, querulous disposition
- grouchinessIll-tempered state
- exasperationIntense weary annoyance
frustration · impatience · testiness · tetchiness · petulance · surliness · crankiness · grumpiness · crossness · pique
grievance
Formal claim of unfairness
- objectionExpression of disapproval
- protestPublic expression of disapproval
- criticismJudgment of faults
grumbling · gripe · remonstrance · faultfinding · grousing · bellyaching · whining · moaning · kvetching · carping
bitterness
Sharp, unpleasant taste or feeling
- indignationAnger from mistreatment
- grudgePersistent resentment toward someone
- animosityActive, bitter hostility
rancor · spite · acrimony · hostility · umbrage · spleen · ill-will · sourness · sulkiness · aggrievement
alienation
State of being isolated
- estrangementEmotional separation between people
- disconnectionState of being severed
- detachmentSeparation or emotional uninvolvement
withdrawal · disengagement · disillusionment · cynicism · apathy · coolness · distrust · rejection · disassociation · dissent
disgruntlednesscontentment
Peaceful satisfaction with circumstances
satisfaction · contentedness · happiness · cheerfulness · gratification
disgruntlednessgratitude
Thankfulness for kindness received
appreciation · acceptance · equanimity · complacency · serenity
disgruntlednesscheerfulness
State of bright spirits
cheer · good humor · sunniness · buoyancy · lightheartedness
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