crotchety Antonyms
Strongest:
- genial
- affable
- affable
- outgoing
- amiable
- genial
- extroverted
- friendly
- companionable
- sweet
- cordial
- agreeable
- cordial
- extraverted
- gregarious
- amiable
- gregarious
- extraverted
- sociable
- agreeable
- outgoing
- good-natured
- extroverted
- companionable
- sweet
- sociable
- friendly
- good-natured
Strong:
- stoical
- carefree
- tolerant
- easygoing
- well-disposed
- stoic
- long-suffering
- patient
- tolerant
- good-tempered
- well-disposed
- forbearing
- relaxed
- relaxed
- stoic
- long-suffering
- forbearing
- easygoing
- carefree
- patient
- good-tempered
- stoical
Weak:
Strongest:
Strong:
- passionate
- stuffy
- prickly
- pettish
- cross
- curmudgeonly
- cantankerous
- testy
- crabby
- cranky
- petulant
- grumpy
- sensitive
- snarky
- irascible
- waspish
- peevish
- grouchy
- out-of-humor
- out-of-sorts
- ornery
- snappish
- short-tempered
- ratty
- fiery
- snippy
- raspy
- choleric
Weak:
- dyspeptic
- truculent
- bearish
- short
- ill-tempered
- sulky
- ill-natured
- pouty
- quarrelsome
- quick-tempered
- bellicose
- disagreeable
- off-color
- fretful
- fractious
- off-colored
- combative
- snappy
- querulous
- belligerent
- pugnacious
- contentious
- argumentative
- ill-humored
- touchy
- huffy
- cross-grained
- scrappy
- perverse
- disputatious
- bilious
- surly
- snarly
- snippety
- tetchy
- sullen
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, passionate, stuffy, prickly, pettish, cross, curmudgeonly, cantankerous, testy, crabby
genial, affable, affable, outgoing, amiable, genial, extroverted, friendly, companionable, sweet
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.
