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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Sager’s sideline interviews, especially with the intentionally grumpy Gregg Popovich, helped make TNT’s NBA programming unique.
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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
History has largely ignored the sassy, grumpy royal advisor who paved the way for characters like Sebastian and Zazu, but hey, Friend Owl would never hold that against us.
—Ew Staff, EW.com, 27 May 2025
But the marathon markup had all the trappings of the previous endurance contest, featuring waves of emergency takeout, loads of caffeine and plenty of grumpy lawmakers who sought unique ways to make it through the gauntlet with their wits intact.
—Mike Lillis, The Hill, 14 May 2025
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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
History has largely ignored the sassy, grumpy royal advisor who paved the way for characters like Sebastian and Zazu, but hey, Friend Owl would never hold that against us.
—Ew Staff, EW.com, 27 May 2025
But the marathon markup had all the trappings of the previous endurance contest, featuring waves of emergency takeout, loads of caffeine and plenty of grumpy lawmakers who sought unique ways to make it through the gauntlet with their wits intact.
—Mike Lillis, The Hill, 14 May 2025
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“Grumpy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/grumpy. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.
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