curmudgeon in a sentence
n.
📚 Grade Level: Grade 9, Grade 10, Grade 11, Grade 12
Definition
Curmudgeon: a bad-tempered or surly person, often one who is grumpy or difficult to please.
Sample Sentences
- The old man was such a curmudgeon that he refused to celebrate his own birthday.
- Despite his reputation as a curmudgeon, he had a surprisingly soft spot for stray animals.
- Her curmudgeon of a neighbor complained whenever she played her music too loud.
- Many dismissed him as a curmudgeon, but those who knew him well understood his dry sense of humor.
- Even curmudgeons can have moments of kindness when they least expect it.