Grumpily is an adverb describing a manner marked by bad temper, ill humor, or a resentful disposition. It indicates the way someone acts, often with a low tolerance for frustration and a tendency to express discontent through short, terse speech or sullen behavior. The behavior is characterized by a critical, often sarcastic, or irritable tone. It can be a response to unfavorable conditions, personal discomfort, or simply an ingrained personality trait. Someone acting grumpily often finds fault easily and is quick to complain.
Grumpily meaning with examples
- After being awakened by the noisy construction outside, Mr. Henderson grumpily pulled the covers over his head, muttering about the lack of consideration for those trying to sleep. He shuffled out of bed, his face etched with disapproval, ready to find fault with anything that crossed his path.
- The child grumpily refused to eat his vegetables, scowling at the broccoli and pushing it around his plate. He declared them 'yucky' with a heavy sigh, and his mother knew she was in for a battle of wills before the meal ended.
- The old cat, disturbed from his nap, grumpily stalked away from the approaching toddler. He arched his back, flattened his ears, and gave a disgruntled meow, making it clear he was not pleased by the interruption to his peaceful rest.
- Faced with a long delay at the airport, the passengers grumpily complained to the airline representatives. Many were frustrated, irritable and gave curt replies. The atmosphere of frustration caused those nearby to echo their unhappiness.
Grumpily Synonyms
angrily bad-temperedly crabbily crossly irascibly irately mutteringly peevishly resentfully sullenlyGrumpily Antonyms
amiably amiably cheerfully good-naturedly graciously happily jovially joyfully pleasantlyGrumpily Crossword Answers
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CROSSLY
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GROUCHILY