curmudgeonly

Describes a person who is bad-tempered, difficult, and often grumpy, especially an older person.

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1. Irritable and grumpy C1 formal

   Having a bad-tempered, surly, and often rude manner, especially in older people.

   • The curmudgeonly old man shouted at the children for playing near his house.
   • His curmudgeonly attitude made him difficult to work with.
   • Despite his curmudgeonly exterior, he had a soft spot for stray animals.

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   Synonyme: cantankerouschurlishcrankycrotchetygrouchygrumpyill-temperedirascibleornerysurlytesty

   Antonyme: affableamiablecheerfulgenialgood-natured

• more curmudgeonly comparative form
• most curmudgeonly superlative form