ворчливый
grumpy
often complaining
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ворчливый with English translation
ворчливый usage examples
Dad was grumpy this afternoon after mowing the lawn.
Папа был ворчливым сегодня днём после стрижки газона.
If she's tired, she becomes grumpy and speaks less.
Если она устала, она становится ворчливой и говорит меньше.
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ворчливый belongs to the topic "Personality Traits". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.
ворчливый synonyms
What's the difference between ворчливый / сердитый / раздражительный / угрюмый / сварливый / недовольный
Often complains or expresses displeasure verbally or with grunts.
He is always so grumpy in the mornings.
Он всегда такой ворчливый по утрам.
Shows clear anger or irritation; may be short-lived.
He was angry because the train was late.
Он был сердитый из‑за опоздания поезда.
Easily gets annoyed; irritated by small things.
After a sleepless night she was very irritable.
После бессонной ночи она была очень раздражительная.
Sullen or gloomy; reserved and unwilling to interact.
He was sullen and quiet all evening.
Он весь вечер был угрюмый и молчал.
Quarrelsome and argumentative; grumbling in a confrontational way.
The older neighbor is always cantankerous and picks on every sound.
Старший сосед всегда сварливый и придирается к каждому звуку.
Feels dissatisfied; does not necessarily voice complaints.
The customer was dissatisfied with the service.
Клиент остался недовольный обслуживанием.
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How to pronounce ворчливый and what this word means
ворчливый translation: grumpy. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.
how to pronounce ворчливый
[ˈvort͡ɕlʲivɨj]
ворчливый translation
grumpy
ворчливый examples
Dad was grumpy this afternoon after mowing the lawn.
ворчливый transcription
[ˈvort͡ɕlʲivɨj]
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Questions about this word
ворчливый meaning: what does it mean?
часто ворчит, склонен к недовольству и раздражению
ворчливый pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?
ворчливый is pronounced as [ˈvort͡ɕlʲivɨj]. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
ворчливый definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?
Dad was grumpy this afternoon after mowing the lawn. Translation: Папа был ворчливым сегодня днём после стрижки газона.
Is ворчливый part of Personality Traits vocabulary?
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