dudgeon

Example Sentences

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European leaders issued a joint statement External link in high dudgeon on Tuesday, insisting that “Greenland belongs to its people.”

From Barron's • Jan. 8, 2026

But that high dudgeon, he notes, is “as good a proof as any that it’s not just a puzzle.”

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 24, 2025

It's not just the financial press in high dudgeon over his policies.

From Salon • Apr. 7, 2025

In the latest season, long-time series regular Claire “blew up” the series, in a much-teased turn of events that had viewers in high Sherlock Holmes dudgeon for weeks.

From Slate • Dec. 14, 2020

“Pardon me, sir,” Penelope repeated, rather forcefully, for a Swanburne girl in high dudgeon is nothing to trifle with.

From "The Hidden Gallery" by Maryrose Wood