crankiness

[ˈkræŋki.nəs]

crankiness Definition

  • 1the state of being easily annoyed or irritated
  • 2the state of having a lot of bends or twists

Using crankiness: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "crankiness" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    Her crankiness in the morning is well-known among her family.

  • Example

    The crankiness of the old staircase made it difficult to move furniture up and down.

crankiness Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for crankiness

Antonyms for crankiness

Phrases with crankiness

  • a measure of how much a person or thing is prone to being irritable or difficult to deal with

    Example

    The crankiness factor of the new software has been a source of frustration for many users.

  • the state of a road that has many twists and turns, making it difficult to drive on

    Example

    The crankiness of the road made the journey much longer than expected.

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Summary: crankiness in Brief

Crankiness [ˈkræŋki.nəs] refers to the state of being easily annoyed or irritated, as well as the state of having many bends or twists. It can be used to describe people, things, or situations, such as 'Her crankiness in the morning' or 'The crankiness of the old staircase.' Other phrases include 'crankiness factor,' which measures irritability, and 'crankiness of the road,' which describes a winding path.