grouchy
Example Sentences
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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
The heroine is a grouchy, 73-year-old retired lawyer at odds with her daughter and her garden club.
From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 8, 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
She looked so perfectly like her grouchy old self that Sefia smiled again and gave her a quick peck on the cheek.
From "The Reader" by Traci Chee
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