Definitions
- Describing a person who is resentful or angry due to past experiences or disappointments. - Referring to a situation that has caused bitterness or resentment. - Talking about a feeling of bitterness or resentment towards someone or something.
- Describing a person who is dissatisfied or unhappy with a situation or circumstance. - Referring to a feeling of discontent or frustration towards someone or something. - Talking about an employee who is dissatisfied with their job or employer.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words describe negative emotions.
- 2Both words can be used to describe a person's feelings.
- 3Both words can be used to describe a situation or circumstance that causes negative emotions.
What is the difference?
- 1Cause: Embittered is typically caused by past experiences or disappointments, while disgruntled is caused by current dissatisfaction or frustration.
- 2Intensity: Embittered implies a stronger and more long-lasting negative emotion than disgruntled.
- 3Focus: Embittered is focused on bitterness or resentment, while disgruntled is focused on dissatisfaction or frustration.
- 4Usage: Embittered is less commonly used than disgruntled in everyday language.
- 5Connotation: Embittered has a more negative connotation than disgruntled and can imply a sense of hopelessness or despair.
Remember this!
Embittered and disgruntled are synonyms that describe negative emotions. However, the difference between them lies in their cause, intensity, focus, usage, and connotation. Embittered is typically caused by past experiences or disappointments and implies a stronger and more long-lasting negative emotion focused on bitterness or resentment. On the other hand, disgruntled is caused by current dissatisfaction or frustration and is focused on dissatisfaction or frustration. It is more commonly used than embittered in everyday language and has a less negative connotation.
