crosspatch (Meaning)

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crosspatch (n)

a bad-tempered person

No strong antonyms found.

The old man was known in the neighborhood as a crosspatch due to his grumpy demeanor.
Whenever things didn't go her way, she turned into a crosspatch, snapping at everyone around her.
The crosspatch refused to join in the festivities, preferring to stay indoors and sulk.
The child's behavior earned him a reputation as a crosspatch among his classmates.
Despite their efforts to cheer her up, she remained a crosspatch throughout the party.
The crosspatch's constant complaints made it challenging for others to enjoy their time together.
No one wanted to be around the crosspatch when he was in one of his foul moods.
The teacher tried to find ways to engage the crosspatch student, hoping to bring out their more positive side.
Despite his reputation as a crosspatch, he had a soft spot for animals and would often be found feeding stray cats in the neighborhood.
The crosspatch's demeanor softened when a neighbor offered a kind word and a smile.

a bad-tempered person

crab, crank, bear, complainer, mutterer,grouser, curmudgeon, griper, grump, grumbler

optimist, Pollyanna, optimist, Pollyanna,,happy camper, happy camper

The old man was known in the neighborhood as a crosspatch due to his grumpy demeanor.

Whenever things didn't go her way, she turned into a crosspatch, snapping at everyone around her.

The crosspatch refused to join in the festivities, preferring to stay indoors and sulk.

The child's behavior earned him a reputation as a crosspatch among his classmates.