crankiness

Example Sentences

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While Maron sometimes kvetches about Feinartz’s hovering cameras, he seems to have given him a kind of all-access pass to his daily life in a way that belies his trademark crankiness.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 3, 2025

There's that additional terror and crankiness that comes from being a parent.

From Salon • Mar. 9, 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

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

It stared at Jeremy, broadcasting crankiness about the sudden movement.

From "Jeremy Thatcher, Dragon Hatcher" by Bruce Coville