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grumble - Complain or protest about something in a bad-tempered but typically muted way

Susie grumbled silently when her mother told her to do her homework.

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dour - A stern, harsh, or gloomy attitude or facial expression

Every morning, Bob's boss met him with a dour expression that made it hard to start the day with a positive and happy attitude.

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pall - A feeling of gloom

A pall of dread and silence fell over the crowd as the names of those who had not survived the fire were announced.

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sourpuss - A bad-tempered or habitually sullen person

Even though he was just a cat, Henry's downturned expression made him look like a sourpuss.

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wail - A prolonged high-pitched cry of pain, grief, or anger

The baby's wail echoed throughout the room as her diaper was being changed.

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Dumps - A low or depressed emotional state

After failing the test, he was in the dumps all weekend.

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cranky - Easily irritated or annoyed

New parents tend to lose sleep because they have to calm their cranky babies.

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funk - A state of depression

Daryl was in a deep funk after losing his job and girlfriend in the same week.

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sob - An act or sound of sobbing

Jason let out a sob when he realized that his mother was dying.

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glum - Unhappy and quiet

Davis was glum because he was alone for the holidays.

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Jitters - Temporary nervous tension that affects a person’s ability to stay calm.

He always gets the jitters before a big race but calms down once he starts running.

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Jarring - Causing a sudden, unpleasant, or shocking effect.

The loud and suddent fire alarm was jarring in the otherwise quiet neighborhood.