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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Bronte guesses that Joe and Kate’s real-life romance-novel trope grumpy/sunshine (or maybe grumpy/grumpy).
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Sara Netzley, EW.com, 24 Apr. 2025
Many people might be harsh today, because this is a grumpy day!
—Georgia Nicols, Denver Post, 13 Apr. 2025
Labradors are known for their friendly and playful nature, while bulldogs, despite their sometimes grumpy demeanor, can be affectionate and loyal companions.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 20 Mar. 2025
And that annoyance, along with the crew’s trio of colds, set the tone for the rest of the mission: tense, grumpy, and confrontational, but determined.
—Kiona N. Smith, Forbes, 12 Mar. 2025
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Sara Netzley, EW.com, 24 Apr. 2025
Many people might be harsh today, because this is a grumpy day!
—Georgia Nicols, Denver Post, 13 Apr. 2025
Labradors are known for their friendly and playful nature, while bulldogs, despite their sometimes grumpy demeanor, can be affectionate and loyal companions.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 20 Mar. 2025
And that annoyance, along with the crew’s trio of colds, set the tone for the rest of the mission: tense, grumpy, and confrontational, but determined.
—Kiona N. Smith, Forbes, 12 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for grumpy
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“Grumpy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/grumpy. Accessed 3 May. 2025.
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