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grumpy

/ˈɡrʌmpi/
grump · y ˈɡrʌmp · i
English Definition
adj. easily annoyed or angered
中文释义
脾气暴躁的
Significado en Español
malhumorado
한국어 뜻
까다로운, 성마른
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
cáu kỉnh, khó chịu
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Example Sentence

He is grumpy in the morning before coffee.

他早上喝咖啡之前脾气很暴躁。

Synonyms
irritable cranky cross
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)

Select the best synonym for the word “grumpy”:

  1. A amiable
  2. B cheerful
  3. C irritable
  4. D pleasant
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C — irritable. “grumpy” means adj. easily annoyed or angered

Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)

The ______ old man loudly complained about the noise from the children.

  1. A cheerful
  2. B grumpy
  3. C pleasant
  4. D jolly
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B — grumpy. “grumpy” means adj. easily annoyed or angered

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Common questions about “grumpy”

What does “grumpy” mean?

grumpy — adj. easily annoyed or angered. In Chinese: 脾气暴躁的.

How do you pronounce “grumpy”?

grumpy is pronounced /ˈɡrʌmpi/. It breaks into 2 syllables: grump · y.

How do you use “grumpy” in a sentence?

He is grumpy in the morning before coffee. (他早上喝咖啡之前脾气很暴躁。)

What are synonyms for “grumpy”?

irritable, cranky, cross — all close in meaning to grumpy (adj. easily annoyed or angered).

Is “grumpy” an ISEE Basic-level word?

Yes. grumpy appears on the iSEE Vocab Basic list, which covers 2445 words for the ISEE and SSAT.

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