1
as in irritable
easily irritated or annoyed
a lack of sleep would make anyone grouchy
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as in restless
given to complaining a lot
a grouchy kid who refuses to eat his vegetables
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Recent Examples of grouchy
There’s Loto, who designed and maintains the canoe; Kele, the grouchy elder chef who prepares vegetables; and Moni, a young storyteller and Maui fanboy.
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Bill Desowitz, IndieWire, 27 Nov. 2024
The energy of the performances — from Aduba’s deadpan forthrightness to the more antic work by comedians like Marino and Jane Curtin (as the president’s grouchy mother-in-law) — and the rat-a-tat style of all the conversations carries the day.
—Alan Sepinwall, Rolling Stone, 20 Mar. 2025
The episode ends with Matty about to meet up with the firm’s perpetually grouchy dog lover and Barry Manilow fan in the park, revealing her secret to someone at the firm at last.
—Noel Murray, Vulture, 13 Mar. 2025
The only people who can help Sara and Devin are Isaac (Taylor Kitsch), a grouchy mountain man, and Two Moons (Shawnee Pourier), a mute Shoshone girl fleeing her own violent past.
—Daniel Fienberg, The Hollywood Reporter, 9 Jan. 2025
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Bill Desowitz, IndieWire, 27 Nov. 2024
The energy of the performances — from Aduba’s deadpan forthrightness to the more antic work by comedians like Marino and Jane Curtin (as the president’s grouchy mother-in-law) — and the rat-a-tat style of all the conversations carries the day.
—Alan Sepinwall, Rolling Stone, 20 Mar. 2025
The episode ends with Matty about to meet up with the firm’s perpetually grouchy dog lover and Barry Manilow fan in the park, revealing her secret to someone at the firm at last.
—Noel Murray, Vulture, 13 Mar. 2025
The only people who can help Sara and Devin are Isaac (Taylor Kitsch), a grouchy mountain man, and Two Moons (Shawnee Pourier), a mute Shoshone girl fleeing her own violent past.
—Daniel Fienberg, The Hollywood Reporter, 9 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for grouchy
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Despite its self-destructive proclivities, the irritable giant has managed to make, and keep, a friend.—
Robin George Andrews,
New York Times,
22 July 2025
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Determined to make a clean SPF, Brown says a chemical formula was out of the question (chemical sunscreens are often thought to be unsafe for the coral reef and irritable to sensitive skin types).—
Kiana Murden,
Vogue,
9 July 2025
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Any more info would spoil a twisty, richly visual tale, yet Pacino is upfront that the film’s claustrophobic feelings were a result of feeling creatively restless during COVID.—
William Earl,
Variety,
24 July 2025
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Since college dorm rooms often lack temperature control (hello, restless nights), the removable fabric cover offers moisture-wicking properties that actively pull heat away from the body, allowing your student to stay cool and comfortable.—
Cheryl Fenton,
Parents,
22 July 2025
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The video, showcasing the grumpy but determined pup, has racked up an astonishing 2.4 million likes and 16.6 million views.—
Lydia Patrick,
MSNBC Newsweek,
16 July 2025
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Timeless talent Abigail Spencer has a new gig: being the sunshine to Josh Charles’ grumpy.—
Kimberly Roots,
TVLine,
7 July 2025
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Attend the Fiddler Crab Festival Every February over Presidents’ Day weekend, the three-day Fiddler Crab Festival brings crabby fun and community pride to Steinhatchee.—
Skye Sherman,
Southern Living,
5 July 2025
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Her dissatisfaction with her crabby old husband drives her into the same state of amorous turmoil that Vanya and Sonya find themselves in.—
Charles McNulty,
Los Angeles Times,
19 Mar. 2025
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Fortunately, the best hamstring stretches can be a balm for tight and cranky legs, providing sweet, sweet relief.—
Jenny McCoy,
SELF,
26 June 2025
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There are legislators to wrangle, agencies to oversee, natural disasters to address, interest groups to fend off — all while trying to stay in the good graces of millions of often cranky, impatient voters.—
Mark Z. Barabak,
Los Angeles Times,
18 June 2025
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Trying to Kill Each Other' And Walken is marvelous — querulous, petty, cruel — as the Emperor.—
Tom Gliatto,
Peoplemag,
29 Feb. 2024
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Instead, Gerwig and Baumbach promote querulous sloganeering.—
Armond White,
National Review,
19 July 2023
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Despite more than 50 years in show business – running the gamut of Broadway, TV and film − Martin Short refreshingly still feels nervous ahead of hosting his first game show.—
Erin Jensen,
USA Today,
23 July 2025
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All 11 brought home at least one full point in Rome, the result of their talent but also of a cohesive approach where veteran Justin Rose was willing to be paired with nervous rookie Robert MacIntyre in fourball and sit the foursomes sessions.—
Brody Miller,
New York Times,
23 July 2025
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In particular, ensure clients who are dissatisfied with your products and services can access your customer service department and be turned into loyal customers by agents encouraging them to actively participate in the community.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
22 July 2025
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Polls show that half of U.S. adults are dissatisfied with the federal disclosures in the Epstein case, potentially fueling broader discontent ahead of the 2026 elections.—
Amanda Castro
Hannah Parry,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 July 2025
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“Grouchy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/grouchy. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.
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