Examples of grumpy in a Sentence
Our neighbor is a grumpy old man.
I was feeling grumpy after my long flight.
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Many people might be harsh today, because this is a grumpy day!
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Georgia Nicols, Denver Post, 13 Apr. 2025
Labradors are known for their friendly and playful nature, while bulldogs, despite their sometimes grumpy demeanor, can be affectionate and loyal companions.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 20 Mar. 2025
And that annoyance, along with the crew’s trio of colds, set the tone for the rest of the mission: tense, grumpy, and confrontational, but determined.
—Kiona N. Smith, Forbes, 12 Mar. 2025
People fell for the grumpy yet loveable ogre Shrek, voiced by Mike Myers, and his wisecracking companion Donkey, voiced by Eddie Murphy.
—Jane Lacroix, People.com, 29 Mar. 2025
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Georgia Nicols, Denver Post, 13 Apr. 2025
Labradors are known for their friendly and playful nature, while bulldogs, despite their sometimes grumpy demeanor, can be affectionate and loyal companions.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 20 Mar. 2025
And that annoyance, along with the crew’s trio of colds, set the tone for the rest of the mission: tense, grumpy, and confrontational, but determined.
—Kiona N. Smith, Forbes, 12 Mar. 2025
People fell for the grumpy yet loveable ogre Shrek, voiced by Mike Myers, and his wisecracking companion Donkey, voiced by Eddie Murphy.
—Jane Lacroix, People.com, 29 Mar. 2025
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“Grumpy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/grumpy. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.
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