Antonyms for grouchiness


Grammar : Noun
Spell : grou-chee
Phonetic Transcription : ˈgraʊ tʃi


Definition of grouchiness

Origin :
  • 1895, U.S. college student slang, from grouch + -y (2). Related: Grouchily; grouchiness.
  • As in temper : noun angriness; bad mood
  • As in sulkiness : noun sourness
  • As in irascibility : noun temper
  • As in irascibleness : noun temper
  • As in short fuse : noun temper
  • As in tetchiness : noun temper
Example sentences :
  • Henry has a fit of grouchiness, so he is snappy and growling all the time.
  • Extract from : « Through the South Seas with Jack London » by Martin Johnson
  • Jimmy took no part in the discussions, but they attributed this to a touch of grouchiness and gave him time to get over it.
  • Extract from : « The Radio Boys at the Sending Station » by Allen Chapman
  • Shambler, not seeming to notice the grouchiness of his companion, passed hurriedly along the dark corridor toward his room.
  • Extract from : « For the Honor of Randall » by Lester Chadwick
  • Every speck of his grouchiness had disappeared; his eyes were as shining and his lips as smiling as Frieda's.
  • Extract from : « The Ranch Girls' Pot of Gold » by Margaret Vandercook

Synonyms for grouchiness

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