noun
- the state or quality of being bad-tempered and irritable
Examples
- His grumpiness in the morning was legendary among his coworkers.
- The child’s grumpiness disappeared after a good nap.
- She apologized for her grumpiness, explaining she hadn’t slept well.
- The rainy weather seemed to increase everyone’s grumpiness.
- Despite his usual grumpiness, he was actually quite kind-hearted.
- Her grumpiness was just a mask for her disappointment.