grumpy

Vocabulary Word

Definition

When someone is feeling 'grumpy', they're generally in a bad mood and might be irritable or complaining. It's like being a grumpy old man who gets upset when his routines are interrupted.

Examples in Different Contexts

In corporate culture, being 'grumpy' can be perceived as unprofessional. A team leader might suggest, 'Let's address any concerns before the meeting to avoid appearing grumpy to our clients.'

Practice Scenarios

Academics

Scenario:

Your assignment grade was lower than expected. Let's work on improving your understanding of the topics.

Response:

I'm feeling grumpy about my low grade. But you're right, I need to focus on how to get a better understanding of the subject instead of being upset.

Design

Scenario:

The client has some feedback on our prototype design. While it was not initially in our scope, we need to take it into consideration.

Response:

The client's sudden feedback is making me a little grumpy, but I can see their perspective can be helpful for our design.