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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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
Many praised him for protecting his personal space, and other owners highlighted just how grumpy their own dogs can be too.
—Faisal Kutty, Newsweek, 11 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
Many praised him for protecting his personal space, and other owners highlighted just how grumpy their own dogs can be too.
—Faisal Kutty, Newsweek, 11 Mar. 2025
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“Grumpy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/grumpy. Accessed 14 Apr. 2025.
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