Grouchiness

Pronunciation: /ɡraʊtʃinəs/

Definitions of grouchiness

noun a state of being irritable or easily annoyed

Example Sentences

A1 I don't like his grouchiness in the morning.

A2 Her grouchiness is starting to affect the team's morale.

B1 His grouchiness is often a result of lack of sleep.

B2 Dealing with her grouchiness can be challenging at times.

C1 The professor's grouchiness was evident during the lecture.

C2 Despite his grouchiness, he is still a respected figure in the industry.

Examples of grouchiness in a Sentence

formal His constant grouchiness made it difficult to work with him.

informal I can't stand his grouchiness in the mornings.

slang She's always in a bad mood, such grouchiness!

figurative The dark clouds of grouchiness followed him wherever he went.

Grammatical Forms of grouchiness

• past tense: was grouchier
• plural: grouchinesses
• comparative: grouchier
• superlative: grouchiest
• present tense: is grouchy
• future tense: will be grouchy
• perfect tense: has been grouchy
• continuous tense: is being grouchy
• singular: grouchiness
• positive degree: grouchy
• infinitive: to be grouchy
• gerund: grouchiness
• participle: grouching

Origin and Evolution of grouchiness

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Middle English

Story behind the word: The word 'grouchiness' is believed to have originated from the Middle English word 'grouchen' which meant to grumble or complain.

Evolution of the word: Over time, 'grouchiness' has evolved to describe a state of being irritable, easily annoyed, or prone to complaining.