as in crab
an irritable and complaining person
only a curmudgeon would object to the nursing home's holiday decorations
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of curmudgeon
Stressed out, intense, curmudgeons – no, thank you.
—
Christina Dugan Ramirez,
FOXNews.com,
28 Feb. 2026
Maybe people are curmudgeons and just don't like seeing their communities change.
—
Greg Rosalsky,
NPR,
24 Feb. 2026
Duvall drew on his inner curmudgeon throughout his career.
—
Los Angeles Times,
16 Feb. 2026
Come to think of it, a few especially forceful personalities fueled much of the clashing college curmudgeons economy.
—
Joe Rexrode,
New York Times,
3 Feb. 2026
See All Example Sentences for curmudgeon
Christina Dugan Ramirez,
FOXNews.com,
28 Feb. 2026
Maybe people are curmudgeons and just don't like seeing their communities change.
—
Greg Rosalsky,
NPR,
24 Feb. 2026
Duvall drew on his inner curmudgeon throughout his career.
—
Los Angeles Times,
16 Feb. 2026
Come to think of it, a few especially forceful personalities fueled much of the clashing college curmudgeons economy.
—
Joe Rexrode,
New York Times,
3 Feb. 2026
See All Example Sentences for curmudgeon
Recent Examples of Synonyms for curmudgeon
Noun
-
My wallet, however, does not love the price of fresh crab.
-
For the people at the table who are just along for the ride, there are sandwiches, steaks and pastas, which keeps the meal from turning into a negotiation over who likes crab.
Noun
-
Instead of pushing through pain and not speaking up for fear they'll be labeled weak or a complainer, this generation is more inclined to listen to their bodies, advocate for themselves, and address the issue through the proper resources.
-
However, the Lakers are complainers to begin with and have always gotten a favorable whistle.
Noun
-
The clear 20-ounce cup came with a lid attached to a straw in Starbucks' signature green hue that looked like a beanie sitting on the bear's head.
-
The latest iteration of the glass cups are pink and features the bear wearing a hat with a strawberry straw topper.
Noun
-
There are many worse things, though, than being a well-meaning crank.
-
Casement windows swing out using cranks to open rather than sliding up or to the side on a track like standard windows.
Noun
-
While Hockney worked, Auden, as the artist recalled, played the part of the impatient, irritable grump.
-
Youngman said Adelman was misunderstood and mischaracterized as something of a grump without personality.
Cite this Entry
“Curmudgeon.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/curmudgeon. Accessed 26 Jun. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
