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Recent Examples of grumpy 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 People fell for the grumpy yet loveable ogre Shrek, voiced by Mike Myers, and his wisecracking companion Donkey, voiced by Eddie Murphy. Jane Lacroix, People.com, 29 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for grumpy
Recent Examples of Synonyms for grumpy
Adjective
  • It is believed to reduce pain and inflammation, and has been used for treatment of back pain, high blood pressure, arthritis, migraines, and irritable bowel disease.
    Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 4 Apr. 2025
  • And even in what was a stilted match played in an increasingly irritable atmosphere, Rogers and Tielemans delivered with an assist each.
    Jacob Tanswell, New York Times, 14 Apr. 2025
Adjective
  • As alcohol metabolizes, typically over four to five hours, your brain experiences a rebound effect, leading to fragmented, restless sleep in the latter half of the night.
    Dr. Samanta Dall’Agnese, CNBC, 13 May 2025
  • My protagonist drinks to dull the sharp edges of motherhood, to quiet the restless ache of unmet expectations, and to grasp at the fleeting illusion of control in a life that often feels anything but.
    Jessica Guerrieri, People.com, 9 May 2025
Adjective
  • The only people who can help Sara and Devin are Isaac (Taylor Kitsch), a grouchy mountain man, and Two Moons (Shawnee Pourier), a mute Shoshone girl fleeing her own violent past.
    Daniel Fienberg, The Hollywood Reporter, 9 Jan. 2025
  • The Grinch will also host an ugly sweater party with green pancakes, green hot chocolate, and grouchy crafts.
    Paula Conway, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
Adjective
  • Trying to Kill Each Other' And Walken is marvelous — querulous, petty, cruel — as the Emperor.
    Tom Gliatto, Peoplemag, 29 Feb. 2024
  • Instead, Gerwig and Baumbach promote querulous sloganeering.
    Armond White, National Review, 19 July 2023
Adjective
  • Her dissatisfaction with her crabby old husband drives her into the same state of amorous turmoil that Vanya and Sonya find themselves in.
    Charles McNulty, Los Angeles Times, 19 Mar. 2025
  • Read the full Aries Daily Horoscope Taurus (April 20 - May 20) In a crabby mood?
    USA TODAY, USA TODAY, 7 Mar. 2025
Adjective
  • The Trump administration became increasingly nervous at the prospect of a major war erupting in one of the most populous places on the planet.
    Daniel DePetris, Chicago Tribune, 13 May 2025
  • A little nervous at first, Harry does well calling the boat in.
    Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 13 May 2025
Adjective
  • Many modern parents are more likely to soothe a cranky baby with a smartphone than a pacifier.
    Neil J. Rubenking, PC Magazine, 2 May 2025
  • Weird, but not nearly as weird as sidekick comedian Richard King pretending to be cranky KISS bassist Gene Simmons for a whole episode a few weeks ago.
    Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 1 May 2025
Adjective
  • That isn’t the only poll showing Americans are dissatisfied with their finances under Trump.
    Rebecca Morin, USA Today, 24 Apr. 2025
  • The result is ‘inclusion’ efforts that leave everyone feeling dissatisfied and aggrieved.
    Ian Kingsbury, National Review, 22 Mar. 2025

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“Grumpy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/grumpy. Accessed 20 May. 2025.

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