Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
curmudgeon
noun
/kərˈmʌdʒən/
Definition
A curmudgeon is a person who is often in a bad mood and tends to be stubborn or difficult.
Examples
- Despite his wealth, he was known as a curmudgeon who rarely smiled.
- She often joked about her curmudgeon neighbor who seemed to dislike everyone.
- The old curmudgeon never joined the community events and preferred to stay home.
Meaning
The term typically refers to an ill-tempered or surly individual, often someone with a cynical or grouchy attitude.
Synonyms
- grump
- grouch
- crank
- misanthrope
