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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Postecoglou was guilty of being grumpy and created unnecessary drama at times.
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Jay Harris, New York Times, 9 June 2025
The suspenseful drama centers on Heo Mun-oh, a grumpy literature professor and writer whose creative spark has long since dimmed.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 29 May 2025
Sager’s sideline interviews, especially with the intentionally grumpy Gregg Popovich, helped make TNT’s NBA programming unique.
—Richard Deitsch, New York Times, 29 May 2025
But as soon as his hands are no longer supporting her, Bella flops back down on her side, making tiny, grumpy, growling noises, as though complaining about having to start the day.
—Rachael O'Connor, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 May 2025
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Jay Harris, New York Times, 9 June 2025
The suspenseful drama centers on Heo Mun-oh, a grumpy literature professor and writer whose creative spark has long since dimmed.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 29 May 2025
Sager’s sideline interviews, especially with the intentionally grumpy Gregg Popovich, helped make TNT’s NBA programming unique.
—Richard Deitsch, New York Times, 29 May 2025
But as soon as his hands are no longer supporting her, Bella flops back down on her side, making tiny, grumpy, growling noises, as though complaining about having to start the day.
—Rachael O'Connor, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 May 2025
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“Grumpy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/grumpy. Accessed 30 Jun. 2025.
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