"Curmudgeon" Example Sentences
1. The old man down the street is known for being a curmudgeon.
2. I'm not sure why he's such a curmudgeon, but I try to avoid him.
3. She inherited her father's curmudgeonly attitude towards technology.
4. The curmudgeonly professor was notorious for his strict grading policies.
5. Our neighbor is a bit of a curmudgeon, but he means well.
6. The curmudgeon next door always complains about everything.
7. Even as a child, he had a curmudgeonly personality and a tendency to argue.
8. The restaurant's curmudgeonly chef refused to make any changes to the menu.
9. I tried to make friends with the curmudgeonly librarian, but she wasn't very receptive.
10. It's not easy to work with such a curmudgeonly co-worker, but I try to be patient.
11. Some people say that he's just a curmudgeon, but I think he's just passionate about his beliefs.
12. The curmudgeonly grandfather refused to use any modern technology and preferred to stick to the old ways.
13. The curmudgeonly shopkeeper was always suspicious of his customers and kept a close eye on them.
14. I'm not sure how to deal with a curmudgeon like him; he seems to enjoy causing trouble.
15. The curmudgeonly politician was known for his abrasive personality and unwillingness to compromise.
16. We all knew not to disturb the curmudgeon during his afternoon nap.
17. Despite his curmudgeonly demeanor, he was actually quite generous to those in need.
18. The curmudgeon of a boss was never satisfied with our work and always found something to nitpick about.
19. I always feel like a curmudgeon when I complain about the noise my neighbors make.
20. The curmudgeonly old sailor had many colorful stories to tell about his life at sea.
21. The curmudgeon wouldn't let us change anything about his beloved old car.
22. I thought he was just being curmudgeonly when he refused to attend the party, but he had a good reason for it.
23. The curmudgeonly professor had a reputation for tearing apart his students' papers.
24. I don't know why he's such a curmudgeon; he has a good life, and nothing to complain about.
25. We tried to get the curmudgeon to join us for the game, but he'd rather stay home alone.
26. The curmudgeon's gruff exterior belied a kind heart hidden within.
27. We all sighed when the curmudgeon of a boss walked into the room; we knew it wasn't going to be an easy meeting.
28. The curmudgeonly old man had a collection of books that he refused to lend out to anyone.
29. After years of being a curmudgeon, he finally started to loosen up and enjoy life more.
30. The curmudgeonly hermit lived in a cabin in the woods and rarely interacted with anyone.
Common Phases
1. "That old
curmudgeon never has anything positive to say;"
2. "Don't mind him, he's just a
curmudgeon at heart;"
3. "The
curmudgeon next door always complains about the noise;"
4. "I wish that
curmudgeon would lighten up and enjoy life;"
5. "It's hard to please a
curmudgeon like him."