crankiness

Example Sentences

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The podcaster and stand-up comic gets reflective in moments with his ailing father and late romantic partner, Lynn Shelton, that counter the swirl of crankiness he’s long brewed.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 13, 2025

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

When Schrier campaigns, she said the crankiness of the times comes across loud and clear.

From Seattle Times • Jul. 15, 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