crotchety Antonyms
Strongest:
- amiable
- extraverted
- companionable
- outgoing
- sociable
- friendly
- good-natured
- genial
- friendly
- outgoing
- amiable
- cordial
- extroverted
- sweet
- gregarious
- extroverted
- sociable
- gregarious
- companionable
- agreeable
- agreeable
- genial
- extraverted
- cordial
- good-natured
- sweet
- affable
- affable
Strong:
- forbearing
- stoic
- easygoing
- stoical
- stoical
- carefree
- well-disposed
- relaxed
- good-tempered
- relaxed
- long-suffering
- tolerant
- good-tempered
- carefree
- long-suffering
- tolerant
- easygoing
- forbearing
- patient
- well-disposed
- patient
- stoic
Weak:
Strongest:
Strong:
- snarky
- out-of-sorts
- short-tempered
- crabby
- cantankerous
- prickly
- grumpy
- passionate
- snappish
- choleric
- sensitive
- grouchy
- peevish
- testy
- ornery
- out-of-humor
- pettish
- cross
- raspy
- ratty
- waspish
- petulant
- cranky
- irascible
- stuffy
- curmudgeonly
- fiery
- snippy
Weak:
- huffy
- bilious
- quarrelsome
- surly
- combative
- ill-tempered
- off-colored
- argumentative
- perverse
- snarly
- quick-tempered
- tetchy
- scrappy
- short
- bearish
- snappy
- pugnacious
- sullen
- snippety
- dyspeptic
- pouty
- querulous
- touchy
- disagreeable
- cross-grained
- sulky
- ill-natured
- ill-humored
- contentious
- fretful
- bellicose
- disputatious
- truculent
- fractious
- off-color
- belligerent
Meaning of crotchety
crotchety (s)
having a difficult and contrary disposition
crotchety Sentence Examples
- The crotchety old man shook his cane at the noisy children playing outside his window.
- Despite his crotchety demeanor, he had a soft spot for his grandchildren.
- The crotchety neighbor complained about every little noise that disturbed his peace.
- She became increasingly crotchety as she aged, preferring solitude to social gatherings.
- The crotchety landlord grumbled about the state of the apartments, never satisfied with any repairs.
- Despite his crotchety nature, he had a quirky sense of humor that endeared him to his friends.
- The crotchety old dog barked at anyone who dared to approach his owner's property.
- The crotchety receptionist greeted visitors with a scowl, making them feel unwelcome.
- Despite her crotchety exterior, she secretly enjoyed the company of her neighbors' children.
- The crotchety professor was known for his sharp criticisms but was respected for his expertise in his field.
FAQs About the word crotchety
having a difficult and contrary disposition
irritable, snarky, out of sorts, short-tempered, crabby, cantankerous, prickly, grumpy, passionate, snappish
amiable, extraverted, companionable, outgoing, sociable, friendly, good-natured, genial, friendly, outgoing
The crotchety old man shook his cane at the noisy children playing outside his window.
Despite his crotchety demeanor, he had a soft spot for his grandchildren.
The crotchety neighbor complained about every little noise that disturbed his peace.
She became increasingly crotchety as she aged, preferring solitude to social gatherings.
