Grumpiness: meaning, definitions and examples

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grumpiness

 

[ ˈɡrʌmpɪnəs ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

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

Etymology

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.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #41,084, this word is among the less frequently used terms in English. While interesting to know, it's not crucial for most English learners unless needed for specific purposes.