1
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
While Lucie is warm, vivacious, and a ray of light that shines off the page, Aiden is a grumpy, reluctant romantic who hides behind sarcastic quips.
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Maureen Lee Lenker, EW.com, 27 Feb. 2025
Jimmy’s also on a quest to get closer with his is boss Paul, played to prickly and grumpy perfection by Harrison Ford.
—Elisabeth Sherman, Parents, 27 Feb. 2025
This time, the ex-champ being wooed for his expertise is grizzled, grumpy Elliott, with Ving Rhames replacing the earlier film’s Hardy Daniel Kreuger.
—Dennis Harvey, Variety, 26 Feb. 2025
Kids who get grumpy can warm up by the outdoor fireplaces with hot cocoa and waffles or go for a pedestrian ride on the gondola.
—Jeremy Rellosa, Curbed, 21 Feb. 2025
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Maureen Lee Lenker, EW.com, 27 Feb. 2025
Jimmy’s also on a quest to get closer with his is boss Paul, played to prickly and grumpy perfection by Harrison Ford.
—Elisabeth Sherman, Parents, 27 Feb. 2025
This time, the ex-champ being wooed for his expertise is grizzled, grumpy Elliott, with Ving Rhames replacing the earlier film’s Hardy Daniel Kreuger.
—Dennis Harvey, Variety, 26 Feb. 2025
Kids who get grumpy can warm up by the outdoor fireplaces with hot cocoa and waffles or go for a pedestrian ride on the gondola.
—Jeremy Rellosa, Curbed, 21 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for grumpy
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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
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Signs of overextension burnout include feeling emotionally drained, becoming irritable and struggling to focus—all of which can affect both your work and personal life.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes,
27 Feb. 2025
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Her absence has left USC fans stunned and the women’s college basketball world restless.—
Chantel Jennings,
New York Times,
27 Mar. 2025
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Additionally, estrogen fluctuations can affect the part of the brain that regulates temperature, triggering hot flashes and night sweats, which lead to restless sleep and frequent wakings throughout the night.—
Erica Sweeney,
SELF,
21 Mar. 2025
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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
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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
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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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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
Adjective
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Dogs might feel scared and nervous or have separation anxiety while home alone.—
Paul Du Quenoy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
26 Mar. 2025
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If people are scared and nervous, that in and of itself is harm.—
Stephen Daw,
Billboard,
26 Mar. 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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Rangers appreciate the annual cleanups led by climbers, and although some older climbers prefer their status as outlaws, even the cranky big-wall pirates muster for mountain rescues.—
Brad Wieners,
The New Yorker,
3 Mar. 2025
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Every hour those beaches stay closed means less business for beachside restaurants, fewer paddleboard and Jet-Ski rentals, and more dissatisfied visitors.—
Edward Woodson,
Orlando Sentinel,
21 Mar. 2025
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One of these consequences is how dissatisfied Americans are today with public education.—
Bruno V. Manno,
Forbes,
18 Mar. 2025
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“Grumpy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/grumpy. Accessed 3 Apr. 2025.
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