Definitions
- Referring to a person who holds strong and unconventional opinions or beliefs. - Describing a person who is easily irritated or annoyed. - Talking about a device or machine that is operated by turning a handle or lever.
- Referring to a person, usually an older one, who is ill-tempered, grumpy, and often complaining. - Describing a person who is cynical, pessimistic, and resistant to change. - Talking about a character in literature or media who is characterized by their grumpiness and negativity.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words refer to people with negative attitudes.
- 2Both words can be used to describe someone who is difficult to deal with.
- 3Both words have negative connotations.
- 4Both words are informal and somewhat colloquial.
- 5Both words can be used to describe fictional characters.
What is the difference?
- 1Age: Curmudgeon is typically associated with older people, while crank can refer to people of any age.
- 2Attitude: Crank emphasizes irritability and annoyance, while curmudgeon emphasizes grumpiness and negativity.
- 3Connotation: Crank can sometimes be used affectionately, while curmudgeon is almost always negative.
- 4Usage: Crank is more versatile and can be used in a wider range of contexts than curmudgeon.
Remember this!
Crank and curmudgeon are both words used to describe people with negative attitudes. However, crank is more versatile and can refer to people of any age who hold unconventional opinions or are easily irritated. Curmudgeon, on the other hand, is typically associated with older people who are grumpy, negative, and resistant to change.
