crankiness

Example Sentences

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In other words, if you're missing a meal because you're late for school pickup or trying to finish a spreadsheet, the situation might be exacerbating the crankiness from hunger.

From Salon • Feb. 13, 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

But you’ll also notice a crankiness in certain old-school circles and witness moments that are so quintessentially California that they sound written for the screen.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 6, 2022

Putting aside Butler’s short-tempered crankiness and its impact on team morale, this messy stretch might be exactly what the Heat needed to maximize its postseason fortunes.

From Washington Post • Mar. 28, 2022

But I gave him a piece of divinity, and the sweet candy melted his crankiness right away.

From Full of Beans by Jennifer L. Holm