"curmudgeonliness" meaning in English

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Noun

Etymology: From curmudgeonly + -ness. Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|curmudgeonly|ness}} curmudgeonly + -ness Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} curmudgeonliness (uncountable)
  1. The state or condition of being curmudgeonly. Tags: uncountable
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