atrabilious

adjective

Meaning

Ill-tempered, gloomy, or prone to fits of melancholy and irritability.

Examples

  • She found it difficult to work alongside her atrabilious colleague, who seemed to find fault with every project.
  • His atrabilious nature made him a difficult dinner guest, as he spent the entire evening criticizing the food and the service.

Synonyms: grumpy, moody, melancholy, bilious