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to gruntled

to gruntled

9.9
To complain quietly because you are unhappy
  • verb
  • /ˈɡrʌntəld/
  • Archaic
translation icon : quejarse
  • The workers gruntled about the long hours and lack of breaks.

Examples

  • They gruntled all evening about the new parking rules at work.

  • He gruntled softly as he read the disappointing news in the letter.

  • He is quite gruntled about the new policy.

  • Why are you so gruntled today?

  • The employees gruntled about their low wages during the meeting.

  • She often gruntled about the lack of communication from management.

  • He gruntled when he found out he had to work on the weekend.

Synonyms

to complain
vsto gruntled
∞ 1.0

To say you are unhappy about something and want it changed

is more about a dissatisfied tone rather than asking for change
to whine
vsto gruntled
  • Informal
211 2.8

To complain in a high, annoying voice

is dissatisfied in tone but usually less high pitched
to moan
vsto gruntled
177 1.0

To make a low, long sound to show pain, discomfort, or displeasure

is about verbal dissatisfaction rather than sounds of pain
to grumble
vsto gruntled
41 3.7

To complain quietly in a low voice

is a broader dissatisfied expression not limited to voice
to gripe
vsto gruntled
  • Informal
38 5.6

To complain repeatedly about small things

is similar but focuses on general dissatisfied attitude rather than persistence
to grouse
vsto gruntled
  • UK
8 7.4

To complain about small unimportant things

is equally dissatisfied but not limited to trivial subjects
to bitch and moan
vsto gruntled
  • NSFW
8 9.6

To complain a lot in an annoying way

is a dissatisfied expression that may be less offensive in tone
to grumble about
vsto gruntled
6 4.1

To complain quietly about something you do not like

is the general act of being dissatisfied without subject focus
to whinge
vsto gruntled
  • UK
5 8.1

To complain in an annoying way about small things

is dissatisfied without the strong annoyance or childish tone
to kvetch
vsto gruntled
  • Informal
4 9.9

To complain often about small things

is a general dissatisfied expression without the cultural label
to piss and moan
vsto gruntled
  • Offensive
4 9.9

To complain a lot about small things and annoy others

is dissatisfied but can be less repetitively annoying
to raise a stink
vsto gruntled
2 7.4

To complain loudly and make people notice the problem

is typically a quieter dissatisfied expression rather than loud action
to grump
vsto gruntled
1 4.9

To complain when you are in a bad mood

is focused on vocal dissatisfaction rather than mood alone
to groan at
vsto gruntled
1 4.1

Make a low sound or complain to show you are annoyed at something

is a verbal dissatisfied act not limited to short sounds
to bellyache
vsto gruntled
  • Informal
1 6.8

To complain a lot in an annoying way

is simply dissatisfied rather than openly excessive or tiresome
to grouch
vsto gruntled
1 6.4

To complain in a bad-tempered way

is about expressing dissatisfaction rather than lasting sullenness
to crab
vsto gruntled
  • Informal
1 7.3

To complain in a small, repeated way

is broader and can apply to larger or smaller grievances alike
to grizzle
vsto gruntled
  • UK
8.2

To complain in a sulky, childish way about small things

is a dissatisfied reaction that can be more mature in tone
to mump
vsto gruntled
  • Archaic
9.9

To mutter complaints quietly so others cannot hear

is clearer dissatisfaction often expressed more directly

Antonyms

to rejoice
93 3.6

Feel or show that you are very happy

How Complaining

to gripe
  • Informal
38 5.6
to complain
∞ 1.0
to gruntled
  • Archaic
9.9
to grumble
41 3.7

Surface Forms

gruntle infinitive
gruntled past
gruntled past participle
gruntling present participle
gruntles third person singular

Etymology

The verb gruntled comes from the sound grunt, meaning a low complaint, so to gruntle is to 'grumble' or complain in a quiet, dissatisfied way.