grump
Example Sentences
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Mitts’ personality is reminiscent of Sam Sylvia, Maron’s lovable grump of a director on Netflix’s wrestling dramedy “GLOW.”
From Salon • Jun. 4, 2025
“I didn’t want her to look like a grump schoolmistress,” Atwood said.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 21, 2023
One is a cynical grump whose cold-hearted plot to steal Christmas dampens the festive mood.
From BBC • Dec. 12, 2022
The power of negative thinking: These books give you permission to be a grump.
From New York Times • Jul. 31, 2022
“Grumpity grump grump,” she said on her way out.
From "Auggie & Me" by R. J. Palacio
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
