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Synonyms of curmudgeon

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Another word for curmudgeon is crank. Other synonyms of curmudgeon are grump, grumpy pants[w:child-directed speech|childish]]>, sourpuss and grouch.

Synonyms and similar words for curmudgeon

nounAn ill-tempered person full of stubborn ideas or opinions, often an older man.

  • crank
  • grump
  • grumpy pants[w:child-directed speech|childish]]>
  • sourpussA person who is habitually gloomy, sullen or miserable; a grouch; a scowling person.
  • grouch

Meaning of curmudgeon

  1. noun An ill-tempered person full of stubborn ideas or opinions, often an older man.
  2. noun A miser.

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Questions about synonyms of curmudgeon

What is another word for curmudgeon?
Curmudgeon has 5 synonyms on Word.ws, such as crank, grump, grumpy pants[w:child-directed speech|childish]]>, sourpuss and grouch.
What does curmudgeon mean?
Curmudgeon means an ill-tempered person full of stubborn ideas or opinions, often an older man.

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