noun
- plural of grumpiness; the quality or state of being grumpy; irritability or bad temper
Usage: countable and uncountable uses; typically used in plural to refer to multiple instances or manifestations of grumpiness
Examples
- The grumpinesses of the morning commuters were evident as they boarded the crowded train.
- Her various grumpinesses throughout the week seemed to stem from lack of sleep.
- The coach addressed the team's grumpinesses before the big game.
- Despite their grumpinesses, the coworkers managed to complete the project on time.
- Morning grumpinesses are common in people who are not naturally early risers.