Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

grouchiest

Adjective
/ˈɡraʊ.tʃi.ɪst/
Definition
The superlative form of grouchy, indicating someone who is in the worst mood or most irritable state.
Examples
  • After a long day at work, he was the grouchiest person at the dinner table.
  • The grouchiest cat in the neighborhood sat by the window, glaring at everyone passing by.
  • She can be the grouchiest when she hasn’t had enough sleep.
Meaning
Someone who is often in a bad mood or tends to complain and grumble frequently.
Synonyms
  • grumpy
  • irritable
  • cranky
  • cross
  • moody