grumbling

noun
UK: /ˈɡrʌm.blɪŋ/
US: /ˈɡrʌm.blɪŋ/

  1. Complaining in a bad-tempered way.

    1. I heard some grumbling about the food.
    2. Despite some grumbling, everyone agreed to help with the project, showing their commitment.

  2. A low, rumbling sound.

    1. I heard the grumbling of the engine.
    2. The grumbling of thunder warned us of the approaching storm, prompting us to seek shelter indoors.

Synonyms

rumbling
grumbling verb

  1. To complain about something in a quiet but angry way.

    1. He is always grumbling about his job.
    2. Workers were grumbling that their pay hadn't increased enough to offset rising inflation.

  2. To make a low, rumbling sound.

    1. My stomach is grumbling, I must be hungry.
    2. The distant thunder started grumbling as the storm grew closer, filling the air with tension.
grumbling adjective

  1. Expressing dissatisfaction or complaint.

    1. He made a grumbling noise.
    2. The grumbling crowd slowly dispersed after the announcement, expressing their frustration.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "grumbling" in English means: Complaining in a bad-tempered way., A low, rumbling sound..

The phonetic transcription of "grumbling" is /ˈɡrʌm.blɪŋ/ in British English and /ˈɡrʌm.blɪŋ/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "grumbling": rumbling.

Example usage of "grumbling": "I heard some grumbling about the food.". More examples on the page.