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curmudgeonly Synonyms

Another word for curmudgeonly

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• adjective (Context 1)

Bad-tempered, irritable, and often stubbornly uncooperative, especially in a way typical of a grumpy older person.

Usage Example

"Despite his crotchety demeanor at faculty meetings, the retired professor was deeply devoted to mentoring his students."

Strongest
crotchety
cantankerous
grouchy
grumpy
crabby
Strong
cranky
surly
irascible
ill-tempered
bad-tempered

Opposites of curmudgeonly

The opposite of curmudgeonly shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

genial
affable
amiable
good-natured
pleasant
cheerful
cordial
gracious
See all opposites of curmudgeonly

• Nearby Words

curliness
curling
curly
curmudgeonly
currant
currency
current

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Curmudgeonly. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/curmudgeonly
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