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grumpy Synonyms

Another word for grumpy

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• adjective (Context 1)

Bad-tempered, irritable, and easily annoyed, often inclined to complain or sulk over minor inconveniences.

Usage Example

"The children became tired and grouchy after waiting in the long line for over an hour."

Strongest
grouchy
cranky
irritable
bad-tempered
Strong
crotchety
cantankerous
crabbed
surly
peevish
curmudgeonly

Opposites of grumpy

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

cheerful
good-humored
pleasant
genial
amiable
jolly
upbeat
affable
See all opposites of grumpy

• Nearby Words

grumpiness
grumpish
grumps
grumpy
grunge
grunginess
grungy

Cite this Entry

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