curmudgeonly
Example Sentences
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Larry David, who as the show’s curmudgeonly star is better known for breaking social norms than actual laws, travels to Atlanta in the episode.
From New York Times • Feb. 5, 2024
A curmudgeonly teacher at an exclusive boys' school in the 1970s reluctantly finds himself having to look after a group of students who aren't able to return home for the holidays.
From BBC • Dec. 24, 2023
“Wonka” star Hugh Grant was back to his curmudgeonly ways while talking about his latest role as an Oompa Loompa.
From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 6, 2023
Thousands of Berkshire shareholders will remember the curmudgeonly quips Munger offered while answering questions alongside Buffett at the annual meetings.
From Washington Times • Nov. 28, 2023
The reporters assumed that Smith was just being curmudgeonly, but there was likely more to it than that.
From "Seabiscuit: An American Legend" by Laura Hillenbrand
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
