Pagkamasungit (en. Grumpiness)

pag-ka-ma-sung-it

Meaning & Definition

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noun
State of being grumpy or having a bad temperament.
His grumpiness causes misunderstandings in his family.
Ang kanyang pagkamasungit ay nagdudulot ng hindi pagkakaintindihan sa kanyang pamilya.
Behavior that creates conflicts with others.
The teacher's grumpiness caused fear among the students.
Ang pagkamasungit ng guro ay naging sanhi ng takot sa mga estudyante.
Occasional bad disposition that leads to strong reactions.
Because of his grumpiness, many avoided talking to him.
Nang dahil sa kanyang pagkamasungit, marami ang umiwas na makipag-usap sa kanya.

Etymology

Derived from the root word 'masungit', meaning one who has a bad temperament or is often angry.

Common Phrases and Expressions

Don't be grumpy
Be resilient and don't be irritable.
Huwag maging masungit
Grumpiness causes conflict
A combative attitude leads to misunderstandings.
Ang pagkamasungit ay nakakadulot ng hidwaan

Related Words

grumpy
A characteristic of having a bad temperament.
masungit
bad mood
Feeling of anger or resentment towards a person or situation.
masama ang loob

Slang Meanings

bad attitude
He's just so mean all the time, always getting angry for no reason.
Puro pagka-sungit 'yan, lagi na lang nagagalit kahit walang dahilan.
looks angry
You look so grumpy in your pictures, you're always frowning.
Para kang pagkamasungit sa mga pictures mo, lagi kang nakasimangot.
negative vibe
That's why I don't like him, he's too grumpy, I don't want a negative vibe.
Kaya di ko siya bet, masyadong pagkamasungit, ayoko ng negative vibe.