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

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

From Salon • Apr. 7, 2025

But some Angelenos took their picket signs and their dudgeon to City Hall.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 1, 2023

My young son, whenever we’re disagreeing about something and he’s in high dudgeon, it’s always an awful feeling.

From New York Times • Nov. 28, 2018

And slamming the door in Meg’s face, Aunt March drove off in high dudgeon.

From "Little Women" by Louisa May Alcott