curmudgeon Sentence Examples
- The old man down the street is known as the neighborhood curmudgeon, always grumbling about the noise.
- Despite his reputation as a curmudgeon, he secretly donated to local charities without seeking recognition.
- Whenever someone tried to engage him in conversation, the curmudgeon would wave them off with a dismissive gesture.
- The curmudgeon's cynical remarks often masked a deep sense of loneliness.
- His curmudgeonly demeanor softened when he talked about his beloved dog.
- The curmudgeon's stubbornness made it challenging for others to change his mind.
- Despite his advanced age, the curmudgeon refused to retire, insisting he still had work to do.
- The children in the neighborhood avoided the curmudgeon's house on Halloween, fearing his stern disapproval.
- Beneath his gruff exterior, the curmudgeon had a kind heart, evident in the way he cared for stray animals.
- Despite his best efforts to portray himself as a curmudgeon, he couldn't hide the twinkle in his eye when telling stories from his youth.
curmudgeon Meaning
curmudgeon (n)
a crusty irascible cantankerous old person full of stubborn ideas
Synonyms & Antonyms of curmudgeon
Synonyms:
- defeatist
- sorehead
- nitpicker
- fusser
- murmurer
- nagger
- bellyacher
- faultfinder
- spoilsport
- malcontent
- party-pooper
- quibbler
- grinch
- crosspatch
- hypochondriac
- pessimist
- killjoy
Antonyms:
No weak antonyms found.
FAQs About the word curmudgeon
a crusty irascible cantankerous old person full of stubborn ideas
complainer, crank,crab, bear, grump, grouser, kicker, griper, growler, grouch
optimist, optimist, Pollyanna, Pollyanna,,
The old man down the street is known as the neighborhood curmudgeon, always grumbling about the noise.
Despite his reputation as a curmudgeon, he secretly donated to local charities without seeking recognition.
Whenever someone tried to engage him in conversation, the curmudgeon would wave them off with a dismissive gesture.
The curmudgeon's cynical remarks often masked a deep sense of loneliness.
