noun
- the quality or state of being grouchy; a tendency to complain or be irritable and bad-tempered
Usage: uncountable; informal
Examples
- His grouchiness in the morning made it hard for his family to talk to him.
- The patient's grouchiness improved after she got a good night's sleep.
- We tried to ignore her grouchiness and stay positive.
- His grouchiness was just a sign that he was tired and hungry.
- The teacher's grouchiness on Monday mornings was legendary among the students.
- Despite her grouchiness, everyone knew she cared deeply about her work.