Grumbling
(noun)
- A low, continuous sound of discontent or complaint.
- Complaining or muttering in a low, discontented tone.
Origin:
From grumble + -ing.
Examples:
- The grumbling of the stomach indicated that he was hungry.
- The workers grumbling about the long hours.
- He heard a low grumbling coming from the next room.
- The grumbling of the thunder could be heard in the distance.
- He was always grumbling about something or the other.