grouchy
Example Sentences
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He looked grouchy, and didn’t even say “Good morning” to any of us.
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More forms and records gathered sooner means fewer terse emails from your grouchy accountant — and less time waiting for your refund.
From MarketWatch
"And I turn grouchy. I snarl at everyone."
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He had a habit of making grouchy, riddling remarks, but he had also shown himself to be a friend to Penelope and the children, at least when he chose to be.
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The heroine is a grouchy, 73-year-old retired lawyer at odds with her daughter and her garden club.
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.