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Curmudgeon
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a bad-tempered person who is easily annoyed and angered, usually old in age
Example
Everyone avoided the curmudgeon who lived next door due to his constant complaints.
The neighborhood curmudgeon yelled at the kids for playing too loudly.
Her grandfather played the role of the curmudgeon, always grumbling about the weather.
Despite his gruff exterior, the curmudgeon had a heart of gold.
The staff found the curmudgeon difficult to please no matter how hard they tried.
