grouchily

• Adverb, das eine Handlung beschreibt, die mürrisch, verdrießlich oder schlecht gelaunt ausgeführt wird; drückt Unzufriedenheit oder üble Laune aus.

An adverb meaning "in a grumpy, irritable, or discontented manner." It describes actions performed with a bad-tempered or sulky attitude.

1. In an ill-natured mannerB2informal

   Acting or speaking in a grumpy, irritable, or discontented way.

   Mürrisch

   • He grouchily complained about the weather all morning.
   • She grouchily refused to help with the chores.
   • The old man grouchily muttered something under his breath.

   Synonymecantankerouslycrosslygrumpilyirritablypeevishlypetulantlysnappishlysurlilytestily

   Antonymeagreeablyamiablycheerfullygeniallygood-naturedlypleasantly