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cranky

[krang-kee] / ˈkræŋ ki /
ADJECTIVE
in bad mood
Synonyms
STRONGEST
cantankerous grouchy grumpy irascible irritable ornery ugly
WEAK
bad-humored bearish choleric crabby cross crotchety cussed disagreeable got up on wrong side of bed hot-tempered ill-humored like a bear mean out of sorts perverse quick-tempered ratty snappish tetchy vinegary
Antonyms
STRONGEST
cheerful happy nice pleasant
WEAK
amiable

Example Sentences

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In reality, though, it’s the options premium they really like, and they tend to get cranky if the stock declines and they must buy it.

From Barron's • Feb. 25, 2026

I’m not cranky or moody, I’m not scattered or stressed.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 16, 2026

"Let's just get pizza back at the house," he sighed - the kids were getting cranky and needed a shower.

From BBC • Dec. 15, 2025

You ever go through a cranky traditionalist phase?

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 11, 2025

Every year, Mom set an alarm for herself and went into Layla’s room, snuggling with Ivy’s groggy and usually cranky sister, and sang “Happy Birthday” like a lullaby.

From "Ivy Aberdeen’s Letter to the World" by Ashley Herring Blake