Mardy

Part of speech: adjective

Pronunciation: /ˈmɑːdi/

Definitions

1. Displaying a disposition that is easily displeased or sullen
2. Exhibiting a tendency towards petulance and irritable moods
3. Characterized by a habit of becoming easily annoyed or gloomy

Etymology: "Mardy" is a northern English dialect word, most associated with Yorkshire and the North of England, for someone who sulks or turns sullen over small slights. The likely source is "marred," the past participle of "mar," meaning spoiled or damaged, with the adjectival suffix "-y" added. The idea is that a person who is "marred" has been put out of sorts, and the sense shifted from a spoiled object to a spoiled temper. The connection to "mar" is only probable, not certain, so the link should be taken as a well-supported guess rather than settled fact. What is clear is that the word is a regional one, which is why it sounds unfamiliar to many speakers outside the north of England.

Synonyms: moody, sulky, grumpy, petulant, irritable

Antonyms: cheerful, happy, joyful, satisfied, content