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
When Schrier campaigns, she said the crankiness of the times comes across loud and clear.
From Seattle Times ● Jul. 15, 2022
It stared at Jeremy, broadcasting crankiness about the sudden movement.
From "Jeremy Thatcher, Dragon Hatcher" by Bruce Coville
