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Disgruntled vs Petulant - What's the difference?

disgruntled | petulant | Synonyms |

Disgruntled is a synonym of petulant.


As adjectives the difference between disgruntled and petulant

is that disgruntled is unhappy; dissatisfied while petulant is exuberant, lively.

As a verb disgruntled

is (obsolete) (disgruntle).

disgruntled

English

Verb

(head)
  • (obsolete) (disgruntle)

    • Adjective

    (en adjective)
  • Unhappy; dissatisfied
  • frustrated.

    • Related terms

    * disgruntlement

    petulant

    English

    Adjective

    (en adjective)
  • childishly irritable
    • Lack of sleep is causing Dave's recent petulant behavior.
  • (obsolete) forward; pert; insolent; wanton.
    • (Burton)

    Synonyms

    * huffy * snappish * irritable * grouchy * bad-tempered * ill-tempered * crabby

    Antonyms

    * easygoing