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curmudgeon

 

Definitions from WordNet

Noun curmudgeon has 1 sense
  1. curmudgeon - a crusty irascible cantankerous old person full of stubborn ideas
    --1 is a kind of
    oldster, old person, senior citizen, golden ager

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Curmudgeon

Description:

A curmudgeon is a grouchy, ill-tempered, and often stubborn person who complains constantly and is usually regarded as difficult to get along with. It can also refer to an individual, often older, who is eccentric and enjoys being grumpy or cantankerous.

Examples:

As a Noun (Person):

  • My neighbor Mr. Jenkins is a curmudgeon; he never misses an opportunity to complain about something.
  • The old man sitting on the park bench scowling at everyone passing by is a classic curmudgeon.

As a Noun (Character):

  • The TV show's main character is portrayed as a loveable curmudgeon, always grumbling about the state of the world.

As an Adjective:

  • Despite his curmudgeon nature, Grandpa is very fond of his grandchildren.
  • The curmudgeon behavior of the museum director made it difficult for the staff to work efficiently.

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