Grumpy
adjective
Being in a bad mood or easily annoyed.
Don't bother dad right now, he's grumpy because he had a long day at work.
Often appears as...
- becoming grumpy
- acting grumpy
adjective
Being in a bad mood or easily annoyed.
Don't bother dad right now, he's grumpy because he had a long day at work.
Often appears as...
- becoming grumpy
- acting grumpy
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Pro Tip 1/3Negative Emotion
Grumpy suggests a temporary mood, not a permanent trait, often due to specific reasons.
He's not always so grumpy; he's just tired today.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Serious
Grumpy can imply a less serious, more tolerable level of annoyance than outright anger.
She gets grumpy before her morning coffee, but it passes quickly.
Pro Tip 3/3Informal Usage
The term 'grumpy' is informal, so use it in casual conversations rather than formal contexts.
My little brother is grumpy when he doesn't get enough sleep.
Pro Tip 1/3Negative Emotion
Grumpy suggests a temporary mood, not a permanent trait, often due to specific reasons.
He's not always so grumpy; he's just tired today.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Serious
Grumpy can imply a less serious, more tolerable level of annoyance than outright anger.
She gets grumpy before her morning coffee, but it passes quickly.
Pro Tip 3/3Informal Usage
The term 'grumpy' is informal, so use it in casual conversations rather than formal contexts.
My little brother is grumpy when he doesn't get enough sleep.
Pro Tip 1/3Negative Emotion
Grumpy suggests a temporary mood, not a permanent trait, often due to specific reasons.
He's not always so grumpy; he's just tired today.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Serious
Grumpy can imply a less serious, more tolerable level of annoyance than outright anger.
She gets grumpy before her morning coffee, but it passes quickly.
Pro Tip 3/3Informal Usage
The term 'grumpy' is informal, so use it in casual conversations rather than formal contexts.
My little brother is grumpy when he doesn't get enough sleep.
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Let's raise kids to be...
teaches them to think on their feet just do that kind of stuff and have fun with get kids to stand up in front of groups and talk even if it's just stand up in front of the friends and do plays and have speeches those are entrepreneurial traits that you want to be nurturing show the kids what bad customers or bad employees look like show them the grumpy
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Paddy Ashdown: The...
but they will be the most powerful nation in an increasingly multi-polar world. And you begin to see the alternative centers of power building up -- in China, of course, though my own guess is that China's ascent to greatness is not smooth. It's going to be quite grumpy as China begins to democratize her society after liberalizing her economy.
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Why some people find...
line up with reality, but it doesn't mean that one of us is right and one of us is wrong. We all see the world through our mind's eye, but we can teach ourselves to see it differently. So I can think of days that have gone horribly wrong for me. I'm fed up, I'm grumpy, I'm tired,
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The secret to living...
the grumpiest person I have ever met. And he put a lie to the notion that you have to be positive to live a long life. And there is evidence for this. When I asked him why he lived so long, he kind of looked at me under hooded eyelids and he growled,
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Emily Nagoski and Amelia...
to help people deal with the stress response cycle. But just taking the example of a you get out of your car or you get off the bus, and your shoulders are trying to be your earrings, and you're grumpy and cranky
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This Man’s Words Will...
now in what I believe is my last stage of life I'm able to say I'm happy better you know this is what I've been given because every day count may be grumpy I may be tired and so on but I'm alive you
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The science of...
with a grunt that is baboon for I come in peace what said the scientists it got them thinking about social relationships differently and asking what would push a grumpy baboon to seek them out
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World’s Grumpiest Cat I...
only one hunting three by a palace's cat is successful no wonder he has the reputation of being the grumpiest cat in the world
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Alligators Showing Off...
the same deep frequency as the alligators bellow at. So, let's see if they can entice a grumpy alligator to start flirting.
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A Collection Of Spring...
hertz the same deep frequency as the alligators bellow so let's see if they can entice a grumpy
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Let's raise kids to be...
teaches them to think on their feet just do that kind of stuff and have fun with get kids to stand up in front of groups and talk even if it's just stand up in front of the friends and do plays and have speeches those are entrepreneurial traits that you want to be nurturing show the kids what bad customers or bad employees look like show them the grumpy
Video examples
Paddy Ashdown: The...
but they will be the most powerful nation in an increasingly multi-polar world. And you begin to see the alternative centers of power building up -- in China, of course, though my own guess is that China's ascent to greatness is not smooth. It's going to be quite grumpy as China begins to democratize her society after liberalizing her economy.
Video examples
Why some people find...
line up with reality, but it doesn't mean that one of us is right and one of us is wrong. We all see the world through our mind's eye, but we can teach ourselves to see it differently. So I can think of days that have gone horribly wrong for me. I'm fed up, I'm grumpy, I'm tired,
Video examples
The secret to living...
the grumpiest person I have ever met. And he put a lie to the notion that you have to be positive to live a long life. And there is evidence for this. When I asked him why he lived so long, he kind of looked at me under hooded eyelids and he growled,
Video examples
Emily Nagoski and Amelia...
to help people deal with the stress response cycle. But just taking the example of a you get out of your car or you get off the bus, and your shoulders are trying to be your earrings, and you're grumpy and cranky
Video examples
This Man’s Words Will...
now in what I believe is my last stage of life I'm able to say I'm happy better you know this is what I've been given because every day count may be grumpy I may be tired and so on but I'm alive you
Video examples
The science of...
with a grunt that is baboon for I come in peace what said the scientists it got them thinking about social relationships differently and asking what would push a grumpy baboon to seek them out
Video examples
World’s Grumpiest Cat I...
only one hunting three by a palace's cat is successful no wonder he has the reputation of being the grumpiest cat in the world
Video examples
Alligators Showing Off...
the same deep frequency as the alligators bellow at. So, let's see if they can entice a grumpy alligator to start flirting.
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A Collection Of Spring...
hertz the same deep frequency as the alligators bellow so let's see if they can entice a grumpy
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Chris Cooper
American Actor
You look at a herd of cattle and well, they all look the same... but they know. They all have an individual personality, and those personalities change from day to day. They can have their grumpy days and their happy days and their serene days. But it's unpredictable. You can't be off in outer space when you're dealing with animals.
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Simone Giertz
Swedish Inventor
Having the brain tumor, coming out of surgery and going through all of that, you're like, I am never going to feel the same and I have this new perspective on life. So much gratitude, life just feels like this enormous treasure. Then that kind of just falls away and you're back being grumpy about having an early morning meeting.
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Jennifer Konner
American Director
What I always think about when I think about 'Girls' is Lena being in a scene where she's very vulnerable, possibly directing, acting, and she's probably written the dialogue. It's 2 in the morning. Everyone's tired. Everyone's grumpy. And she has a smile on her face and kindness for everyone who interacts with her.
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Elisabeth Harnois
American Actress
Working out makes me feel good. When I don't work out for a few days, I start feeling grumpy. When I'm at the gym, it wakes me up. My spirits are higher. I just feel happier and more motivated to do things.
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Ann Widdecombe
British Politician
My father was in the admiralty and he rose to a very senior position. He was very formidable; a bit grumpy, but I loved him dearly.
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Jack Dee
British Comedian
And people are intrigued if I really am as grumpy in real life. People feel a bit let down if I'm laughing or smiling.
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Bez
English Dancer
Life gives back what you give out. If you go around grumpy and drunk, then that is what life throws back at you.
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Jon Katz
American Journalist
Dogs and other animals - goats, donkeys, cows, a grumpy rooster - continue to change my writing life.
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Dawn French
British Comedian
In actual life I am a grumpy old bag.
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Ian Mckellen
English Actor
I get pretty grumpy about TV.
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Chris Cooper
American Actor
You look at a herd of cattle and well, they all look the same... but they know. They all have an individual personality, and those personalities change from day to day. They can have their grumpy days and their happy days and their serene days. But it's unpredictable. You can't be off in outer space when you're dealing with animals.
Quote examples
Simone Giertz
Swedish Inventor
Having the brain tumor, coming out of surgery and going through all of that, you're like, I am never going to feel the same and I have this new perspective on life. So much gratitude, life just feels like this enormous treasure. Then that kind of just falls away and you're back being grumpy about having an early morning meeting.
Quote examples
Jennifer Konner
American Director
What I always think about when I think about 'Girls' is Lena being in a scene where she's very vulnerable, possibly directing, acting, and she's probably written the dialogue. It's 2 in the morning. Everyone's tired. Everyone's grumpy. And she has a smile on her face and kindness for everyone who interacts with her.
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Elisabeth Harnois
American Actress
Working out makes me feel good. When I don't work out for a few days, I start feeling grumpy. When I'm at the gym, it wakes me up. My spirits are higher. I just feel happier and more motivated to do things.
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Ann Widdecombe
British Politician
My father was in the admiralty and he rose to a very senior position. He was very formidable; a bit grumpy, but I loved him dearly.
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Jack Dee
British Comedian
And people are intrigued if I really am as grumpy in real life. People feel a bit let down if I'm laughing or smiling.
Quote examples
Bez
English Dancer
Life gives back what you give out. If you go around grumpy and drunk, then that is what life throws back at you.
Quote examples
Jon Katz
American Journalist
Dogs and other animals - goats, donkeys, cows, a grumpy rooster - continue to change my writing life.
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Dawn French
British Comedian
In actual life I am a grumpy old bag.
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Ian Mckellen
English Actor
I get pretty grumpy about TV.
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