grumpiness

/ˈɡrʌmpɪnəs/

Definitions

1. noun

a feeling or state of being irritable or ill-tempered

“Her grumpiness was evident from the moment she woke up”

2. noun

the quality of being irritable or ill-tempered

“His grumpiness was a trait that his friends had grown accustomed to”

Synonyms

  • ill temper
  • irritability

Antonyms

  • cheerfulness
  • good humor