Crankiness
Pronunciation: /ˈkɹæŋkˈaɪˈnɛs/
Crankiness (noun)
- A state of being easily annoyed or upset, so you may speak or act in an unfriendly way.
- A pattern of irritation and short patience that affects how someone behaves over time.
Examples
- Her crankiness faded after she ate something.
- Crankiness can make small problems feel bigger.