100 Examples of sentences containing the adverb "grouchily"

Definition

The adverb grouchily means to do something in a manner that is grumpy, irritable, or in a bad mood. It suggests a sense of displeasure or annoyance, often characterized by a lack of enthusiasm or friendliness.

Synonyms

• Grumpily
• Irritably
• Crossly
• Testily
• Mournfully
• Sullenly
• Morosely

Antonyms

• Cheerfully
• Happily
• Joyfully
• Lightheartedly
• Pleasantly
• Amicably

Examples

1. She answered the question grouchily, making it clear she was not in the mood to talk.
2. The cat stared at us grouchily, as if we had disturbed its nap.
3. He grouchily refused to join the group for dinner.
4. When asked to help, she sighed grouchily and rolled her eyes.
5. The child spoke grouchily after being told it was time to go to bed.
6. He grouchily complained about the weather during our trip.
7. She responded grouchily, feeling overwhelmed by the situation.
8. The employee grouchily pointed out the mistakes in the report.
9. As the meeting dragged on, he grouchily checked his watch.
10. She grouchily slapped the snooze button on her alarm clock.
11. After losing the game, he walked away grouchily.
12. She grouchily denied the request for a day off.
13. The dog barked grouchily at the passing strangers.
14. He grouchily explained why he couldn't help with the project.
15. She looked at her homework grouchily, wishing she could go out instead.
16. He grouchily accepted the bad news without further comment.
17. The waiter was serving customers grouchily, clearly having a rough day.
18. She grouchily informed us that the store was closed.
19. He grouchily shifted in his seat, uncomfortable with the long wait.
20. She grouchily pointed out the flaws in his plan.
21. He answered the phone grouchily, irritated by the interruption.
22. The toddler pouted grouchily when he didn't get his way.
23. She grouchily muttered under her breath as she cleaned up the mess.
24. He grouchily rejected the idea, claiming it wouldn't work.
25. She grouchily reminded him about the chores he had forgotten.
26. He walked grouchily into the room, clearly unhappy.
27. The teenager replied grouchily to her mother's questions.
28. She grouchily declined the invitation to join the party.
29. He grouchily voiced his disapproval of the new policy.
30. The teacher grouchily handed back the assignments with a frown.
31. She grouchily rolled her eyes at the suggestion.
32. He grouchily slammed the door behind him.
33. The chef spoke grouchily about the lack of ingredients.
34. She grouchily demanded to speak to the manager.
35. He looked at the mess grouchily, wishing someone else would clean it up.
36. The old man responded grouchily to the kids playing nearby.
37. She grouchily pointed to the clock, indicating it was time to leave.
38. He muttered grouchily about the traffic as he drove.
39. She grouchily adjusted her glasses, trying to focus on the book.
40. He grouchily remarked that the movie was too long.
41. She grouchily mentioned how tired she was after the event.
42. He looked at the price tag grouchily, surprised by the cost.
43. She grouchily shoved her phone into her pocket.
44. The cat meowed grouchily when it didn't get its food on time.
45. He grouchily accepted the challenge, not wanting to back down.
46. She grouchily pointed out the error in his calculations.
47. He answered the question grouchily, clearly annoyed by the inquiry.
48. She snapped grouchily when asked about her weekend plans.
49. He grouchily complained about the noise from the construction outside.
50. She grouchily looked through the fridge, frustrated by the lack of options.
51. He sighed grouchily as he prepared for another long meeting.
52. She grouchily turned down the music, wanting some quiet.
53. He replied grouchily, "I told you I don't want to go."
54. She grouchily folded her arms, unimpressed by the presentation.
55. He grouchily muttered something about the late hour.
56. The dog growled grouchily at the unfamiliar visitor.
57. She grouchily flicked through the channels, unable to find anything good to watch.
58. He grouchily stared at the messy room, wishing it would clean itself.
59. She grouchily adjusted her chair, trying to get comfortable.
60. He grouchily mentioned that he had already done that task.
61. She grouchily explained why she couldn't attend the meeting.
62. He looked at the invitation grouchily, debating whether to go.
63. She grouchily waited for her coffee to brew.
64. He grouchily expressed his disappointment in the game.
65. She grouchily responded to the criticism, feeling defensive.
66. He grouchily looked at the pile of laundry that needed to be folded.
67. She grouchily remarked that it was too early for such discussions.
68. He grouchily slammed his laptop shut after a frustrating day.
69. She grouchily sighed when her plans fell through.
70. He grouchily shook his head at the suggestion.
71. She grouchily walked away from the argument.
72. He grouchily acknowledged the compliment, not wanting to seem pleased.
73. She grouchily pointed out the obvious mistakes in his work.
74. He spoke grouchily about the changes in the schedule.
75. She grouchily expressed her dissatisfaction with the service.
76. He grouchily adjusted his tie, ready for the meeting.
77. She grouchily glanced at the clock, wishing for the day to end.
78. He grouchily admitted he didn't want to go to the event.
79. She grouchily tossed the paper aside, frustrated by the assignment.
80. He grouchily complained that he was not feeling well.
81. She grouchily pushed her plate away, not interested in eating.
82. He grouchily explained why he was late to the meeting.
83. She grouchily remarked that she had better things to do.
84. He grouchily glanced at the traffic report, dreading the commute.
85. She grouchily folded the letter, unhappy with its contents.
86. He grouchily responded to the question, not wanting to engage.
87. She grouchily checked her watch, annoyed with the delay.
88. He grouchily complained about the lack of options on the menu.
89. She grouchily shook her head at the ridiculous suggestion.
90. He grouchily pushed the door open, ready to leave.
91. She grouchily waved off the invitation to join the group.
92. He looked at his phone grouchily, frustrated by the lack of notifications.
93. She grouchily pulled on her coat, not wanting to go outside.
94. He grouchily replied, "I don't want to hear it."
95. She grouchily turned down the offer, preferring to be alone.
96. He grouchily glanced around the room, feeling out of place.
97. She grouchily pointed out the flaws in the presentation.
98. He grouchily grumbled about the bad service.
99. She grouchily declared she was done with the project.
100. He grouchily ended the call, feeling overwhelmed.