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Curmudgeonly

Definition

(formal) Having or showing a tendency to complain or be critical in a stubborn or ill-tempered way; habitually grumbling or irritable. Typically describes someone who consistently finds fault or expresses dissatisfaction, often in a way that is perceived as unreasonable or unjustified.

Example Sentences

1The curmudgeonly old man was notorious for his scathing reviews of local restaurants, which he claimed were never up to his standards.
2Is it possible to be a constructive critic without coming across as curmudgeonly or overly negative?
3Her curmudgeonly attitude towards modern technology often led to heated debates with her more tech-savvy colleagues.
4Avoid sounding curmudgeonly in your feedback; instead, focus on providing specific, actionable suggestions for improvement.
5There is a fine line between being a discerning critic and being perceived as curmudgeonly; the key is to balance skepticism with empathy and understanding.

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