Meaning & use
Grumbler
Last updated
A person who complains or grumbles frequently, often in a low, discontented tone.
See it in a sentence
He's a notorious grumbler who finds fault with every meal at the cafeteria.
The old grumbler muttered about the weather all the way to the bus stop.
A note on using this word
"Grumbler" is formed from the verb "grumble" plus the agent suffix "-er," following a common English pattern for naming someone who habitually performs an action.
Words with a similar meaning
Choose a synonym to suit the sentence. Meanings can overlap without being identical.
Words with an opposite meaning
Make it your own
Write a sentence using “Grumbler”, then compare your use with the examples above.
Your draft stays on this page and is not sent anywhere.