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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
Instead of confronting the grumpy old man in his present, the Doctor goes back in time and changes his childhood memories right before his eyes.
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Andy Biggs, Newsweek, 24 Dec. 2024
The grumpy old man has one Christmas Eve left to face his past and build a better future.
—Skyler Caruso, People.com, 21 Dec. 2024
Early pantomime theater generally combined two parts: first, a play; and second, a buffoonish slapstick drama featuring four stock characters borrowed from commedia dell’arte: Harlequin; his lady love, Columbine; a grumpy antagonist named Pantaloon; and his assistant, the Clown.
—The Editors, JSTOR Daily, 18 Dec. 2024
The story is set in a small town in Southern Sweden, where grumpy widower Ingmar lives a regimented life.
—Leo Barraclough, Variety, 24 Oct. 2024
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Andy Biggs, Newsweek, 24 Dec. 2024
The grumpy old man has one Christmas Eve left to face his past and build a better future.
—Skyler Caruso, People.com, 21 Dec. 2024
Early pantomime theater generally combined two parts: first, a play; and second, a buffoonish slapstick drama featuring four stock characters borrowed from commedia dell’arte: Harlequin; his lady love, Columbine; a grumpy antagonist named Pantaloon; and his assistant, the Clown.
—The Editors, JSTOR Daily, 18 Dec. 2024
The story is set in a small town in Southern Sweden, where grumpy widower Ingmar lives a regimented life.
—Leo Barraclough, Variety, 24 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for grumpy
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Coupled with erratic blood sugar levels – often caused by diets high in refined sugars and low in nutrients – these energy dips and spikes can leave you feeling irritable and drained.Lina Begdache, The Conversation, 7 Jan. 2025
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This can contribute to symptoms such as fatigue, muscle aches, and irritable mood.Rosanna Sutherby, PharmD, Verywell Health, 3 Jan. 2025
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As much as Louie’s secrets — some revealed by Dylan out of spite and others by his own restless tongue — might paint him as a predator, the would-be victim of his questionable actions might be more of a willing accomplice with their own troubling past and self-serving motivations.Carlos Aguilar, Variety, 10 Jan. 2025
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In the field, Moises is restless and relentless, working from early morning till late at night with a professional’s calm.Jon Lee Anderson, The New Yorker, 30 Dec. 2024
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The fans who booed last week at Gillette Stadium seemed more grouchy than outraged.Steve Buckley, The Athletic, 2 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
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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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But that didn’t stop Greenbaum from being a little nervous about screening the film for Harper and Will.Matthew Carey, Deadline, 12 Jan. 2025
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Though landing a recurring character is usually a good thing for an actor, Hilton was nervous about fans’ reception.Alexandra Schonfeld, People.com, 10 Jan. 2025
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Whatever cranky conservative quip Allen fires off is sanded down by the balance Dennings brings to the breakfast table.Erik Kain, Forbes, 10 Jan. 2025
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Next up is the cat-cow, a dynamic yoga pose that’s great for mobilizing your lower back, which can get cranky after long periods of staying still.Jenny McCoy, SELF, 28 Dec. 2024
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By 1981, few efficiency gains were evident, but SES bosses were dissatisfied with their pay.K. Lloyd Billingsley, Orange County Register, 8 Jan. 2025
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“Grumpy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/grumpy. Accessed 21 Jan. 2025.
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