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grumbling

Pronunciation: [ˈɡrʌmblɪŋ]

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Learn how to use grumbling in a sentence: 6 audio examples across 2 meanings.

Context: “complaint”

(verb) to make quiet complaints or sounds of dissatisfaction. It's like when someone is unhappy about something and they say it softly, almost to themselves, instead of shouting.

Example

She was grumbling about the long wait in line, but she was not too angry.

Example

He wasn’t grumbling about the homework; instead, he was happily working on it.

Example

Why are you grumbling about the weather today?

Context: “complaint”

(noun) a persistent complaint or soft sound of dissatisfaction. It’s like saying you don't like something, but in a way that feels less serious.

Example

His grumbling about the movie made everyone laugh because he was being funny.

Example

There was no grumbling heard during the fun picnic; everyone was having a good time.

Example

Did you hear any grumbling from the kids when they had to clean up?

How to pronounce grumbling

Pronunciation: [ˈɡrʌmblɪŋ]

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