grouchy

IPA/ˈɡraʊtʃi/
KK[ɡrˈaʊtʃi]IPA/ˈɡraʊtʃi/

grouchy — adjective

  • grouchypositive
  • grouchiercomparative
  • grouchiestsuperlative

1. in a noticeably bad mood that shows itself through frequent complaining, irritab

1.形容詞B2
釋義

in a noticeably bad mood that shows itself through frequent complaining, irritable remarks, or a generally sour manner toward others

例句

Theo was grouchy all morning because he had not had his coffee yet.

grouchy + because-clause explaining the cause

The hotel receptionist grew grouchy with the guests who arrived after midnight.

grouchy with [person]

同義詞
  • grumpy

    more common than grouchy; can describe either a mood or a personality trait

  • cranky

    North American English; often suggests irritation from lack of sleep or hunger

  • irritable

    more formal and clinical; describes a person who reacts with annoyance to minor things

  • testy

    implies impatience and sharp, annoyed responses, often in a work or authority setting

反義詞
  • cheerful

    the opposite emotional state — friendly and positive

  • good-natured

    describes a person who is patient and pleasant even in difficult situations

文法句型

be + grouchy + about + [cause]

be + grouchy + with + [person]

用法筆記

Unlike grumpy, which can describe a permanent personality trait, grouchy more often describes a temporary mood caused by tiredness, hunger, or frustration. The pattern 'get grouchy about something' is especially common.

常見錯誤

❌She is a grouchy person, always smiling and kind.
✅She is a grouchy person, always complaining about something.
💡grouchy describes someone who complains or is irritable, not someone friendly.
❌He was grouchy with the broken laptop.
✅He was grouchy about the broken laptop.
💡use about for the cause, not with. Use with for the person who receives the grumpy behaviour.