| Usually he was after the laugh because for all his grouchiness, Papa had a good disposition and was at heart a funny man. |
| I understated the grouchiness of the article, and his obvious unhappiness with a lot of new historicism. |
| We've all currently got colds, leading to a fair degree of grouchiness and lack of sleep. |
| I was all set for a fit of superb grouchiness but if someone can make me laugh, my good nature comes back pretty quickly. |
| The fatigue and grouchiness have evaporated, and when her publicist comes to fetch her, she looks genuinely disappointed that we don't have more time. |
| I understated the grouchiness of the article, and the author's obvious unhappiness with a lot of new historicism. |
