curmudgeonly

Example Sentences

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The 28-year-old son of iconic and curmudgeonly coach Bill Belichick, Steve was assigned to oversee a collection of established safeties — including Devin McCourty and Patrick Chun.

From Seattle Times • Apr. 4, 2024

Two curmudgeonly old rivals are marching toward a showdown that a lot of people really wish wasn’t happening.

From New York Times • Jan. 31, 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

That day, Bobby was not the old curmudgeonly Bobby: He was gracious, humorous, and willing to sign countless autographs.

From "Endgame" by Frank Brady