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