Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

grumpiest

Adjective
/ˈɡrʌm.pi.ɪst/
Definition
The superlative form of grumpy, meaning in the state of being irritable or bad-tempered.
Examples
  • The grumpiest man in the neighborhood refused to smile, even during the holidays.
  • Whenever he didn’t get his coffee in the morning, he became the grumpiest version of himself.
  • She was known as the grumpiest teacher, but her students loved her nonetheless.
Meaning
Grumpiest refers to someone who is the most surly or hard to please. It describes a person who is frequently in a bad mood or often expressing discontent.
Synonyms
  • most irritable
  • most cantankerous
  • most grouchy
  • most surly
  • most cross