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 tech support, a 'grumpy' user interface might refer to one that's not user-friendly or intuitive. A developer could joke, 'This software seems grumpy today; it's not cooperating!'

Practice Scenarios

Tech

Scenario:

The platform update has necessitated some code revisions. I realize this might pose a challenge.

Response:

Rewriting the code is a bit frustrating, it makes me grumpy when such hasty platform changes happen. But I understand it's crucial for the product.

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.