disgruntlement

English

Etymology

From disgruntled +‎ -ment.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /dɪsˈɡɹʌntəlmɪnt/

Noun

disgruntlement (countable and uncountable, plural disgruntlements)

1. 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

Dutch: ontevredenheid (nl) French: insatisfaction (fr) f