Grumpy
意味: Bad-tempered, irritable
Being grumpy means being in a persistently bad mood—easily annoyed, prone to complaining, not fun to be around. It's milder than angry, more like a chronic low-level irritation.
例文
- Don't mind Grandpa—he's always grumpy in the morning. 别介意爷爷——他早上总是脾气不好。No le hagas caso al abuelo—siempre está gruñón por las mañanas.おじいちゃんは気にしないで——朝はいつも不機嫌なんだ。할아버지는 신경 쓰지 마——아침에는 항상 심술궂으시거든.
- I get grumpy when I'm hungry. 我饿的时候就会变得脾气不好。Me pongo gruñón cuando tengo hambre.お腹すくと不機嫌になる。배고프면 짜증이 난다.
- Stop being so grumpy! 别这么闷闷不乐！¡Deja de estar tan gruñón!そんなに不機嫌にならないで！그렇게 심술궂게 굴지 마!
- She was grumpy after the long flight.长途飞行后她脾气不好。Estaba gruñona después del largo vuelo.長時間のフライトの後、彼女は不機嫌だった。장시간 비행 후 그녀는 짜증이 나 있었다.
発音
/ˈɡrʌmpi/
使い方ガイド
場面: friends, family, general
トーン: mildly critical, often affectionate
✓ 正しい言い方
- Don't be grumpy.别那么闷闷不乐。No estés gruñón.不機嫌にならないで。심술부리지 마.
- He's a bit grumpy today.他今天有点暴躁。Está un poco gruñón hoy.今日はちょっと不機嫌だね。오늘 좀 심술궂네.
- I'm feeling grumpy.我心情不好。Me siento gruñón.不機嫌な気分。짜증이 나.
✗ 間違った言い方
- Can be dismissive if used condescendingly如果居高临下地使用可能是轻蔑的Puede ser despectivo si se usa con condescendencia見下すように使うと軽蔑的になりうる무시하듯 사용하면 가볍게 여기는 느낌을 줄 수 있음
- Sometimes too mild for real anger有时对真正的愤怒来说太温和A veces demasiado suave para enojo real本当の怒りには軽すぎることがある진짜 화난 상태에는 너무 약한 표현일 수 있음
よくある間違い
- It's mild—for serious anger, use stronger words
- Often used affectionately, especially with children
起源と歴史
Dating from the 18th century, 'grumpy' likely evolved from 'grump' (a surly person) or related to 'grim' and grumbling sounds. The word sounds like what it describes—growly and irritable.
語源: From 'grump' (surly person) or related to grumbling sounds
初出: 18th century British English
文化的背景
Era: 18th century onwards
Generation: All ages
Social background: Universal
Pop culture: Grumpy from Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs; Grumpy Cat internet meme
Regional notes: Universal across English-speaking countries.
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