Grumpiness: meaning, definitions and examples
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grumpiness
[ ˈɡrʌmpɪnəs ]
feeling
Grumpiness is a mood of irritable impatience or grumpiness.
Synonyms
crankiness, irritability, surliness
Examples of usage
- He woke up in a bad mood, his grumpiness evident to everyone around him.
- She couldn't shake off her grumpiness, no matter how hard she tried.
- The grumpiness in his voice was a clear sign that he was not in the mood to talk.
- Her grumpiness was contagious, spreading to everyone in the room.
- I could sense the grumpiness in the air as soon as I walked in.
Translations
Translations of the word "grumpiness" in other languages:
🇵🇹 mau humor
🇮🇳 चिड़चिड़ापन
🇩🇪 Mürrischkeit
🇮🇩 keburukan hati
🇺🇦 невдоволення
🇵🇱 zrzędliwość
🇯🇵 不機嫌 (ふきげん)
🇫🇷 mauvaise humeur
🇪🇸 mal humor
🇹🇷 huysuzluk
🇰🇷 심술궂음
🇸🇦 سوء المزاج
🇨🇿 mrzutost
🇸🇰 mrzutosť
🇨🇳 坏脾气 (huài píqì)
🇸🇮 slaba volja
🇮🇸 fýla
🇰🇿 ашулану
🇬🇪 გაბრაზება
🇦🇿 qəzəb
🇲🇽 mal humor
Word origin
The word 'grumpiness' originated from the Middle English 'grumpen,' which means to grunt or grunt dissatisfaction. Over time, the term evolved to refer to a mood of irritability or surliness. The concept of grumpiness has been present in human behavior for centuries, with various cultures recognizing and describing this state of mind. It is a common emotion experienced by people of all ages, often associated with being in a bad mood or feeling easily irritated.