grumpy
/'grʌmpiʃ/ Cách viết khác : (grumpy) /'grʌmpi/
Definition
Adjective: - Annoyed and irritable: Describes a person who is in a bad mood, easily angered, or likely to complain, often temporarily.
Usage
The word "grumpy" is used to describe someone's temporary mood or disposition. It is more informal than words like "irritable" or "cantankerous." It often implies a specific, passing state of annoyance rather than a permanent personality trait.
Examples
Advanced Usage
- "to be in a grumpy mood": To be feeling particularly irritable or out of sorts.
- She's been in a grumpy mood all afternoon.
- "grumpily" (adverb): In a grumpy manner.
- He grumpily agreed to help.
Variants and Related Words
- Grump (noun): A grumpy person.
- Don't be such a grump.
- Grumpiness (noun): The state of being grumpy.
- His morning grumpiness is legendary.
Synonyms
- Irritable: Easily annoyed.
- Cantankerous: Bad-tempered and argumentative (often implies a more permanent trait).
- Crabby: Irritable in a complaining way.
- Grouchy: Irritable and tending to complain.
Antonyms
- Cheerful: Noticeably happy and optimistic.
- Good-humored: Being in a pleasant, friendly mood.
- Amiable: Having a friendly and pleasant manner.
Idioms and Phrases
- "Get out of bed on the wrong side": To be grumpy or in a bad mood from the start of the day (a common explanation for someone's grumpiness).
- You must have gotten out of bed on the wrong side this morning!
Adjective
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annoyed and irritable
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