crankiness

Example Sentences

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Many of the people telling those stories don’t realize, though, that much of Ove’s crankiness is actually a symptom of his private heartache.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 6, 2023

The crankiness on the Reddit discussion boards came as the Fed’s actions cost many investors money.

From New York Times • Dec. 31, 2022

Finally, her famous crankiness has a worthy target: she's mad at life.

From Salon • Aug. 13, 2022

But unusual crankiness and lethargy raised their concern, and tests showed his blood sugar levels were off the charts.

From Seattle Times • Mar. 16, 2022

Constance resembled a wet hen—same shape, same dour crankiness, and only slightly larger—but Kate smiled when he came in, and the sight of her sunny face gave Reynie a pinprick of hope.

From "The Mysterious Benedict Society" by Trenton Lee Stewart