grumpy
Example Sentences
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Romano shared that Boyle was nothing like his grumpy character Frank.
From Los Angeles Times
“The public in general feels pretty grumpy,” said Kelly — although soured consumer sentiment doesn’t necessarily lead to less spending.
From MarketWatch
The series stars Jason Segel as Jimmy, a grieving widower and therapist who is taking an unconventional approach with his clients and those in his orbit, including his grumpy mentor, Paul, played by Harrison Ford.
From Los Angeles Times
In the wild, sea turtles are solitary, so being in a tank alongside others in the rescue center makes some of the residents grumpy.
From New York Times
“You wouldn’t fire someone who had cancer because they were grumpy, and every day wasn’t a good day,” Sahm said.
From Los Angeles Times
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