Definition

The condition of being in a bad mood or feeling irritable.

Example

His grumpiness made it hard for others to approach him.

Conversation

I noticed you've been a bit off lately, is everything okay?

Yeah, I've just been feeling some grumpiness lately, nothing serious.

I get that; sometimes it's hard to shake off that mood.

True, but talking about it helps, thanks for asking!

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Grumpiness is formed from "grump" (of uncertain origin, possibly imitative of a grumbling sound) and "-iness" (a suffix meaning the state or quality of). The word describes the state of being grumpy or irritable.

Memory Tip

Think of the word 'grump' as a sound of irritation, and remember that 'grumpiness' refers to the state of being irritable.

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