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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
The show has a cast of six, only one of whom (Jef Canter as the grumpy co-worker Charlie) has raced the stage of Playhouse on Park before.
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Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 13 Dec. 2024
His delightful memoir about island living, the joys of collecting, and the relentless passage of time delivers effortless humor and grumpy wisdom.
—The Week Us, theweek, 10 Dec. 2024
The Grinch is a green, furry character known for his grumpy attitude and hatred of Christmas.
—Jenna Prestininzi, Detroit Free Press, 5 Dec. 2024
The beloved grumpy green creature was first introduced to the world in a 1957 children’s book by Dr. Seuss, and has since inspired three movies and endless streams of merchandise every holiday season.
—Alexis Simmerman, Austin American-Statesman, 5 Dec. 2024
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Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 13 Dec. 2024
His delightful memoir about island living, the joys of collecting, and the relentless passage of time delivers effortless humor and grumpy wisdom.
—The Week Us, theweek, 10 Dec. 2024
The Grinch is a green, furry character known for his grumpy attitude and hatred of Christmas.
—Jenna Prestininzi, Detroit Free Press, 5 Dec. 2024
The beloved grumpy green creature was first introduced to the world in a 1957 children’s book by Dr. Seuss, and has since inspired three movies and endless streams of merchandise every holiday season.
—Alexis Simmerman, Austin American-Statesman, 5 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for grumpy
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Screw that shouty guy in the street, and screw that irritable homeowner and enemy of dogs.James Parker, The Atlantic, 24 Dec. 2024
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To avoid wallowing in their pity and reassurances, the women recite their own medical ailments (hyperthyroidism, gallstones, diabetes, irritable bowel) and promise to be there for each other.Sara Netzley, EW.com, 19 Dec. 2024
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Anfield was growing restless, with a succession of aimless crosses being slung into the penalty area.James Pearce, The Athletic, 27 Dec. 2024
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Then there are the polymaths, restless and curious explorers who move between sectors and organizations.Ann Kirschner, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
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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
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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.Bill Desowitz, IndieWire, 27 Nov. 2024
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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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This time, however, she is joined by a crew consisting of an enthusiastic young engineer, a crabby senior farmer and a history-preserving storyteller.Julie Hinds, Detroit Free Press, 26 Nov. 2024
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What Kate will not thank him for is being a big crabby baby about her relationship with Dennison.Sophie Brookover, Vulture, 31 Oct. 2024
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That could be especially helpful for passengers who are nervous about being on a ship.Nathan Diller, USA TODAY, 24 Dec. 2024
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Too nervous to ask him on an actual date, Beth instead asked him for a reservation at Maison Premiere.Elise Taylor, Vogue, 23 Dec. 2024
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There's nothing worse than spending hours walking with no clear destination or waiting in a long line with cranky kids.Mary Helen Law, Travel + Leisure, 20 Nov. 2024
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Exhausted kids are more likely to be cranky, impatient, and do poorly in school.Lori Miller Kase, Parents, 30 Oct. 2024
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Disgruntled customers are often the ones who take the time to write negative reviews, and a dissatisfied customer will often share their experience with more people than a satisfied one.Stephanie Coultress O'Neill, Forbes, 16 Dec. 2024
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Needless to say, many dissatisfied customers took to social media after learning of another price increase to YouTube TV, the streaming package marketed as a budget-friendly alternative to the traditional multichannel services.Stephen Battaglio, Los Angeles Times, 13 Dec. 2024
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“Grumpy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/grumpy. Accessed 31 Dec. 2024.
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