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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People fell for the grumpy yet loveable ogre Shrek, voiced by Mike Myers, and his wisecracking companion Donkey, voiced by Eddie Murphy.
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Jane Lacroix, People.com, 29 Mar. 2025
What could possibly happen to the 2025 Giants that would move you way past grumpy and straight to despondent?
—Grant Brisbee, The Athletic, 25 Mar. 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
Bad, tired, and grumpy company, to be exact.
—Margaux Anbouba, Vogue, 20 Mar. 2025
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Jane Lacroix, People.com, 29 Mar. 2025
What could possibly happen to the 2025 Giants that would move you way past grumpy and straight to despondent?
—Grant Brisbee, The Athletic, 25 Mar. 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
Bad, tired, and grumpy company, to be exact.
—Margaux Anbouba, Vogue, 20 Mar. 2025
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“Grumpy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/grumpy. Accessed 19 Apr. 2025.
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