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as in irritable
easily irritated or annoyed
a grumpy neighbor whose yard we had long ago learned not to trespass
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as in restless
given to complaining a lot
the baby's sure to be grumpy if she doesn't get her afternoon nap
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Recent Examples of grumpy
Three-time Oscar nominee Carey Mulligan is its heart, providing a grounding presence between the grumpy musician and lovable weirdo.
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Lisa Wong MacAbasco, Vogue, 28 Mar. 2025
The standard heartwarming and humorous animal story unfolds as the penguin — eventually named Juan Salvador — forces Tom out of his grumpy, bored existence.
—Katie Walsh, Los Angeles Times, 28 Mar. 2025
Donovan, like any former player, is wary of being perceived as being some sort of grumpy old man.
—Pablo Maurer, New York Times, 26 Mar. 2025
Based on grumpy Google reviews, an online warning would have been appreciated.
—Michael Deeds, Idaho Statesman, 12 Mar. 2025
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Lisa Wong MacAbasco, Vogue, 28 Mar. 2025
The standard heartwarming and humorous animal story unfolds as the penguin — eventually named Juan Salvador — forces Tom out of his grumpy, bored existence.
—Katie Walsh, Los Angeles Times, 28 Mar. 2025
Donovan, like any former player, is wary of being perceived as being some sort of grumpy old man.
—Pablo Maurer, New York Times, 26 Mar. 2025
Based on grumpy Google reviews, an online warning would have been appreciated.
—Michael Deeds, Idaho Statesman, 12 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for grumpy
Adjective
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Social media makes us into irritable toddlers.—
Jaron Lanier,
The New Yorker,
22 Mar. 2025
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Strong winds also may have North Texans feeling more irritable, which scientists blame on there being too many positive ions in the air.—
Brayden Garcia,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
20 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Wall Street has started to get restless as the clock keeps ticking.—
Dade Hayes,
Deadline,
3 Apr. 2025
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Starr will get restless in a month and come running back.—
Mark Leibovich,
The Atlantic,
31 Mar. 2025
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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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The Grinch will also host an ugly sweater party with green pancakes, green hot chocolate, and grouchy crafts.—
Paula Conway,
Forbes,
20 Dec. 2024
Adjective
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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
Adjective
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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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Read the full Aries Daily Horoscope Taurus (April 20 - May 20) In a crabby mood?—
USA TODAY,
USA TODAY,
7 Mar. 2025
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This causes folks to be nervous, which triggers a lack in consumer confidence.—
Gary Franks,
Hartford Courant,
21 Mar. 2025
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The unemployment rate is pretty low at the moment, but under the hood Americans sure are nervous about the job market.—
Emily Peck,
Axios,
21 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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The odd couple: Chelsea (Aimee Lou Wood), a free-spirited young woman from Manchester tagging along with her cranky, fiftysomething life partner Rick (Walton Goggins), who is on a mission to avenge his father’s death.—
Robert Lloyd,
Los Angeles Times,
4 Apr. 2025
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Meanwhile, a cranky back and shoulder fatigue delayed Clarke Schmidt and forced him to start the year on the injured list.—
Gary Phillips,
New York Daily News,
23 Mar. 2025
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Harris suggested Hogan could be that alternative, positioning himself as the clear choice for those dissatisfied with Moore’s leadership.—
Heather Hunter,
The Washington Examiner,
3 Apr. 2025
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Higher operational expenses, dissatisfied customers and revenue leakage.—
Uli Erxleben,
Forbes.com,
28 Mar. 2025
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“Grumpy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/grumpy. Accessed 19 Apr. 2025.
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