grouchiness
Noun
Meaning
grouchiness (countable and uncountable, plural grouchinesses)
The characteristic or quality of being grouchy.
Synonyms
impatience
irritability
crankiness
dander
sourness
moodiness
moroseness
petulance
irascibility
crossness
huffiness
fretfulness
touchiness
testiness
sulkiness
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Examples
Duck keeps hounding Bear, and Bear responds with ever-increasing levels of grouchiness.
Jack’s anger and grouchiness cannot hide his fundamental decency and kindness, and Kate’s pride and temper cannot hide her vulnerability and courage.