ill-humored
Definition
Adjective: * Having a bad temper or being in a bad mood; irritable, unfriendly, or sullen. Describes a person who is easily annoyed, often cross, and shows their displeasure through their manner or speech.
Usage
This adjective is used to describe a person's temporary mood or their general disposition. It often implies a surly, brusque, or unsociable attitude. * It typically precedes a noun (e.g., an ill-humored remark, an ill-humored man). * It can follow a linking verb like "be," "seem," or "become" (e.g., He was ill-humored all morning).
Examples
- The ill-humored clerk scowled at every customer in line.
- After a sleepless night, she was feeling particularly ill-humored.
- His ill-humored response to a simple question made everyone uncomfortable.
- Don't approach the boss today; he's in an ill-humored mood.
Advanced Usage
- The term is often used in literary or formal descriptions to characterize someone's unpleasant demeanor. It suggests more than just a passing grumpiness, often indicating a ingrained surliness.
Variants and Related Words
- Ill-humor (noun): The state or quality of being ill-humored.
- He was known for his constant ill-humor.
- Good-humored (adjective): The direct antonym, meaning cheerful and friendly.
Synonyms
- Grumpy
- Surly
- Cantankerous
- Irritable
- Sullen
- Curmudgeonly
- Gruff
Antonyms
- Good-humored
- Cheerful
- Amiable
- Agreeable
- Pleasant
Adjective
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brusque and surly and forbidding
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crusty remarks
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a crusty old man
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his curmudgeonly temper
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gruff manner
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a gruff reply
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