Cranky

Pronunciation: /ˈkræŋkiː/

Cranky (adj)

  1. Someone who gets upset or angry easily, often for small reasons.
  2. Feeling unhappy or irritable, often without a clear reason.

Common collocations: cranky behavior, feel cranky, cranky attitude, get cranky

Cranky (adjective)

Examples

  • The child became cranky after missing his nap.
  • She was cranky because of the long wait.

Synonyms of Cranky

Neutral

Antonyms of Cranky

  • — opposite of being cranky, describes a happy demeanor.
  • — opposite of cranky, indicates a peaceful state.