Question

what is the meaning of curmudgeonly? ill - tempered. what is a synonym for curmudgeonly? loud, grouchy, afraid

Explanation:

The word "curmudgeonly" means ill - tempered or bad - tempered. Among the given options, "grouchy" also means irritable or bad - tempered, which is a synonym. "Loud" refers to high volume and "afraid" means feeling fear.

Answer:

grouchy