Forbearing and Grumpy

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Forbearing adjective - Accepting pains or hardships calmly or without complaint.

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Grumpy is an antonym for forbearing.

Nearby Words: forbear, forbearance

Grumpy adjective - Easily irritated or annoyed.

Usage example: a grumpy neighbor whose yard we had long ago learned not to trespass

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Forbearing is an antonym for grumpy.

Nearby Words: grumble, grumbling, grumpily

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