grumbling
ˈɡrʌmblɪŋ
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Definition of grumbling - Reverso English Dictionary

Adjective

1.
personexpressing dissatisfaction in a low muttering way
  • He gave a grumbling response to the suggestion.
complaining muttering whining
2.
soundmaking a continuous low and rumbling sound
  • The grumbling engine echoed through the valley.
growling murmuring rumbling

Noun

1.
complaining soundact of complaining in a low tone
  • Her constant grumbling about work was exhausting..
complaining murmuring
2.
physiologysound made by a hungry stomach
  • I heard a grumbling from my stomach before lunch.
growling rumbling
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Origin of grumbling

Middle English, grumblen (to murmur)

Terms with grumbling included in their meaning

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complaint
aggressive grumbling or complaining
utterance
utter in a grumbling fashion
grumbling talk
expression of dissatisfaction or complaint
figurative
person or role that informally listens to and manages others' grumbling
emotion
persistent complaining or grumbling about something
behavior
habitually complaining or grumbling
communication
complaining in a low, grumbling voice
grumbling
complain or grumble continuously

Examples of grumbling in a sentence

  • She had a grumbling tone when discussing the new policy.
  • The grumbling thunder warned of the approaching storm.
  • A grumbling stomach interrupted the quiet room.
  • His grumbling could be heard from the next room.
  • There was a lot of grumbling after the new policy was announced.
  • The grumbling in the room was unmistakable during the meeting.

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  1. French:bougon, grommellement, ...
  2. German:murrend, Murren, ...
  3. Italian:brontolante, lamentele, ...
  4. Spanish:gruñón, quejas, ...
  5. Portuguese:resmungão, resmungo, ...
  6. Chinese:抱怨的, 牢骚, ...
  7. Japanese:不満げな, 不平, ...
  8. Arabic:مُتَذَمِّر, تذمر, ...
  9. Hebrew:נִרְגָּן, רְטִינָה, ...
  10. Russian:ворчливый, ворчание, ...
  11. Ukrainian:бурчливий, бурчання, ...
  12. Hindi:कुड़कुड़ाता, बड़बड़ाहट, ...
grumble
ˈɡrʌmbəl

Definition of grumble - Reverso English Dictionary

Verb

1.
complainttr./intr.complain in a low, surly mannertr./intr.
  • He would often grumble about the long hours at work.
complain mutter
2.
soundintr.make a low, growling or rumbling noiseintr.
  • The thunder began to grumble in the distance.
growl rumble
3.
utterancetr.utter in a grumbling fashiontr.
  • She grumbled her disapproval under her breath.

Noun

1.
communicationcomplaint expressed in a low, surly tone
  • His constant grumble about the weather annoyed everyone.
complaint murmur whine
2.
soundlow continuous noise like thunder or stomach growl
  • The distant grumble of thunder was ominous.
murmur rumble
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Expressions with grumble

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in a way that shows no complaining or protest
She finished her chores without a grumble.
accept things without complaining or making a fuss
Work is busy, but I must not grumble.
things are acceptable
How are you? Mustn't grumble.

Origin of grumble

Middle Dutch, grommen (to rumble)

Examples of grumble in a sentence

  • They grumble whenever the internet is slow.
  • The engine began to grumble ominously.
  • The volcano grumbled before the eruption.
  • "This queue is taking forever," he grumbled.
  • The child grumbled about cleaning her room.
  • There was a grumble from the back of the room.

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  1. French:grommeler, grogne, ...
  2. German:murren, Murren, ...
  3. Italian:brontolare, brontolio, ...
  4. Spanish:quejarse, queja, ...
  5. Portuguese:resmungar, reclamação, ...
  6. Chinese:抱怨, 牢骚, ...
  7. Japanese:不平を言う, 不平, ...
  8. Arabic:تَذَمَّرَ, تذمُّر, ...
  9. Hebrew:לְקַטֵּר, רְטִינָה, ...
  10. Russian:ворчать, ворчание, ...
  11. Ukrainian:бурчати, бурчання, ...
  12. Hindi:बड़बड़ाना, गड़गड़ाहट, ...

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