1
as in complainer
an irritable and complaining person
an uncle who is a real grouch when he's sick
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2
as in pouts
a state of resentful silence or irritability
having been proven wrong, he had a grouch on for hours afterwards
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as in whine
an expression of dissatisfaction, pain, or resentment
it wouldn't be a workday if we didn't hear his daily grouch about how bad the coffee is
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as in to complain
to express dissatisfaction, pain, or resentment usually tiresomely
always seems to be grouching about the weather
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Recent Examples of grouch
John Tuohy, The Indianapolis Star, 2 Aug. 2024
Hate to be a grouch when legions of social media film bros are breathlessly worshipping at the altar of The Demi-God of Cinema, George Miller, but Furiosa is a big step down from Mad Max: Fury Road.
—David Rooney, The Hollywood Reporter, 15 May 2024
Gary Oldman plays Jackson Lamb, the brilliant grouch in question.
—Lili Loofbourow, Washington Post, 29 Nov. 2023
The group’s success on the show pleased Mandel, who joked that viewers see him as a grouch.
—USA TODAY, 31 Aug. 2023
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Noun
Though the kitty is getting long in the tooth, Oscar is no grouch; his name is an acronym for OutSide Cat at Rear.
—John Tuohy, The Indianapolis Star, 2 Aug. 2024
Hate to be a grouch when legions of social media film bros are breathlessly worshipping at the altar of The Demi-God of Cinema, George Miller, but Furiosa is a big step down from Mad Max: Fury Road.
—David Rooney, The Hollywood Reporter, 15 May 2024
Gary Oldman plays Jackson Lamb, the brilliant grouch in question.
—Lili Loofbourow, Washington Post, 29 Nov. 2023
The group’s success on the show pleased Mandel, who joked that viewers see him as a grouch.
—USA TODAY, 31 Aug. 2023
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for grouch
Noun
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Fritz revved the engine, a desperate, needling whine, and the vessel lurched down the airstrip, the chute billowing awake behind him.—
Nick Paumgarten,
The New Yorker,
10 Feb. 2025
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Families fall asleep to the thump of nearby airstrikes and the constant whine of an Israeli drone overhead.—
Raf Sanchez,
NBC News,
25 Dec. 2024
Verb
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While many people who renounced their citizenship complained of being unhappy with the political climate in the US, another reason for their decision is often taxes, Alistair Bambridge, a partner at Bambridge Accountants, told CNN in August 2020.—
Edward Szekeres,
CNN,
5 Mar. 2025
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Trump and Vice President JD Vance clashed dramatically with the Ukrainian leader in the Oval Office Friday after Zelenskyy complained about Russian President Vladimir Putin.—
Riley Beggin,
USA TODAY,
4 Mar. 2025
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Her demo class features mantou buns, or fried buns, traditionally served in Singapore with chili crab.—
Alissa Fitzgerald,
Forbes,
26 Feb. 2025
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The list also included various rodents, a spider, pigs, goats, cows, a raccoon, hedgehogs, a crab and more.—
USA TODAY,
USA TODAY,
20 Feb. 2025
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The breed is known for being loyal to their family and especially affectionate toward young children, and make a perfect pet for anyone living in an apartment or without a large yard space, the AKC reports.—
David Faris,
Newsweek,
27 Feb. 2025
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In spite of the flat pet supplies market, the approach to complete pet care Anderson told analysts.—
Greg Petro,
Forbes,
27 Feb. 2025
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Carpenter said complaints could have already fallen off the calendar because of the delay in hiring a director.—
Destiny Torres,
Orange County Register,
7 Mar. 2025
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The complaint accuses Deetman and TPC of defamation, intentional interference with prospective economic advantage and breach of contract, and insists the case be brought to trial before a jury.—
Rachel Raposas,
People.com,
6 Mar. 2025
Verb
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There, Garrett screamed at his girlfriend, a guest in a neighboring room would later tell Tricia.—
Emerson Clarridge,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
6 Mar. 2025
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This cutout, one-shoulder suit, $165 at Nordstrom, is daring and screams glamour.—
Nora Colomer,
Fox News,
4 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Wildlife enthusiasts will enjoy spotting moose, bears and bald eagles, particularly in the early mornings or late evenings.—
Andrea Agostni Ferrer,
Miami Herald,
26 Feb. 2025
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One of the very not-generic spaces for the rent: Note the taxidermy bear and double pianos.—
Kim Velsey,
Curbed,
25 Feb. 2025
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The constant demand for emotional labor has left me with decision fatigue, irritability, headaches and frequent crying spells.—
R. Eric Thomas,
Chicago Tribune,
28 Feb. 2025
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Burnout behaviors, like irritability or withdrawal, can reduce collaboration and escalate conflict.—
Maren Perry,
Forbes,
24 Feb. 2025
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“Grouch.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/grouch. Accessed 13 Mar. 2025.
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