grouchy
Example Sentences
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Here’s how that relates to my tax refund: I love the windfall, but my inner grouchy accountant knows it’s just my money returning with 0% APY.
From MarketWatch • Feb. 17, 2026
That Utah rideshare driver, however, was justifiable more grouchy.
From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 30, 2026
Pamela, as Travers was known around the Disney studio, was grouchy before she granted the rights and grouchy afterwards.
From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 14, 2025
Some of you must have been feeling a bit grouchy.
From Seattle Times • May 11, 2024
Mother offered one piece to the grouchy woman in exchange for mailing letters and picking up sundries and news when she went to the village.
From "Between Shades of Gray" by Ruta Sepetys
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