grumpiness

[US]/[ɡrʌmpɪnɪs]/
[UK]/[ˈɡrʌmpɪnɪs]/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n.The state or quality of being grumpy.; A tendency to be irritable and bad-tempered.

Phrases & Collocations

dealing with grumpiness

expressing grumpiness

avoiding grumpiness

his grumpiness

showed grumpiness

full of grumpiness

despite grumpiness

hidden grumpiness

caused grumpiness

overcoming grumpiness

Example Sentences

his grumpiness stemmed from a lack of sleep and too much coffee.

she tried to ignore his constant grumpiness and focus on her work.

the children's grumpiness was partly due to being cooped up inside all day.

despite his grumpiness, he had a good heart deep down.

dealing with his grumpiness can be exhausting, but we try to be patient.

the old man's grumpiness was legendary throughout the neighborhood.

she attributed his grumpiness to the stressful situation at work.

he’d often display grumpiness after a frustrating day at the office.

the dog’s grumpiness towards strangers was well-known to everyone.

her grumpiness seemed to increase with each passing disappointment.

he hid his sadness behind a facade of grumpiness and cynicism.

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