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
Even when he’s grouchy and filthy, you get why Molina would imagine Valentin as the ideal romantic lead.
From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 9, 2025
Some of you must have been feeling a bit grouchy.
From Seattle Times • May 11, 2024
We were in the first group, along with Mrs. Arvydas, the grouchy woman, and her daughters.
From "Between Shades of Gray" by Ruta Sepetys
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