Thesaurus.com
Dictionary.com
Definitions

grouchy

[grou-chee] / ˈgraʊ tʃi /


Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

More forms and records gathered sooner means fewer terse emails from your grouchy accountant — and less time waiting for your refund.

From MarketWatch • Feb. 17, 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

“Sesame Street’s” garbage-can dwelling green monster tells us about his favorite piece of trash and how to put on your best grouchy face.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 6, 2025

Some of you must have been feeling a bit grouchy.

From Seattle Times • May 11, 2024

He lit up a family of raccoons and a grouchy blue heron, but there was no sign of my sister.

From "Flush" by Carl Hiaasen




Vocabulary lists containing grouchy


Vocabulary.com logo
by dictionary.com

Look it up. Learn it forever.

Remember "grouchy" for good with VocabTrainer. Expand your vocabulary effortlessly with personalized learning tools that adapt to your goals.

Take me to Vocabulary.com