Examples of grumpy in a Sentence
Our neighbor is a grumpy old man.
I was feeling grumpy after my long flight.
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At times, Riley’s arguments about the way things used to be done come off as a grumpy old man and his lawn.
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Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 30 Apr. 2026
He was trained by colorful and often grumpy Mel Stute, who was, like Shoemaker, a fixture at Santa Anita.
—Los Angeles Times, 26 Apr. 2026
Following his selection, an emotional Simpson spoke with Sean McVay on the phone in a conversation that made headlines due to what appeared to be a grumpy reaction from his new head coach.
—Dean Fioresi, CBS News, 26 Apr. 2026
The sneak peek also gave a glimpse into the world and psyche of Digger, who is grumpy toward everyone except his elderly pet cat.
—Bailey Richards, PEOPLE, 15 Apr. 2026
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Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 30 Apr. 2026
He was trained by colorful and often grumpy Mel Stute, who was, like Shoemaker, a fixture at Santa Anita.
—Los Angeles Times, 26 Apr. 2026
Following his selection, an emotional Simpson spoke with Sean McVay on the phone in a conversation that made headlines due to what appeared to be a grumpy reaction from his new head coach.
—Dean Fioresi, CBS News, 26 Apr. 2026
The sneak peek also gave a glimpse into the world and psyche of Digger, who is grumpy toward everyone except his elderly pet cat.
—Bailey Richards, PEOPLE, 15 Apr. 2026
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“Grumpy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/grumpy. Accessed 3 May. 2026.
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