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.
crotchety Meaning
crotchety (s)
having a difficult and contrary disposition
Synonyms & Antonyms of crotchety
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Antonyms:
Synonyms:
- fretful
- quick-tempered
- combative
- sulky
- tetchy
- dyspeptic
- sullen
- quarrelsome
- short
- perverse
- huffy
- ill-natured
- disagreeable
- belligerent
- fractious
- bearish
- scrappy
- argumentative
- truculent
- querulous
- off-colored
- ill-tempered
- pugnacious
- snarly
- bilious
- ill-humored
- off-color
- touchy
- bellicose
- contentious
- snappy
- surly
- disputatious
- cross-grained
- pouty
- snippety
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FAQs About the word crotchety
having a difficult and contrary disposition
irritable, out of sorts,fiery, peevish, curmudgeonly, petulant, snarky, grumpy, cantankerous, short-tempered
good-natured, companionable, companionable, sweet, outgoing, amiable, gregarious, friendly, sociable, amiable
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.
