Grumbling

Pronunciation: /ˈɡrʌmbəl/

Grumbling (verb)

  1. to complain in a low voice, often about something small
  2. to make a low, continuous sound, like distant thunder

Examples

  • She tends to grumble about the weather.
  • They grumble when the meeting runs late.

Common collocations: grumble about, grumble quietly, grumble softly, grumble in the distance, a quiet grumble

Grumbling (noun)

  1. a quiet complaint, often about something unimportant
  2. a low, continuous noise, like distant thunder

Examples

  • A grumble could be heard from the back of the room.
  • There was a grumble about the new policy.

Synonyms of Grumbling

Neutral

Informal

Antonyms of Grumbling

  • expressing approval or admiration
  • showing approval through clapping or cheering