Definitions
- Describing an irritable or ill-tempered person, often older in age. - Referring to someone who is easily annoyed or angered by small things. - Talking about a person who is difficult to please or satisfy.
- Describing someone who is angry or annoyed. - Referring to a person who is upset or displeased with someone or something. - Talking about a person who is bad-tempered or ill-humored.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words describe negative emotions or moods.
- 2Both can be used to describe a person's temperament or behavior.
- 3Both can be used to describe a temporary or ongoing state of mind.
- 4Both can be used to describe a reaction to a situation or event.
- 5Both can be used to describe a person's attitude towards others.
What is the difference?
- 1Intensity: Crotchety is more intense than cross and implies a more persistent or chronic state of irritability or ill-temper.
- 2Age: Crotchety is often associated with older people, while cross can be used to describe people of any age.
- 3Cause: Cross can be caused by a specific event or situation, while crotchety is often a general disposition.
- 4Usage: Cross is more versatile and can be used in various contexts, while crotchety is less common and more specific in its usage.
- 5Connotation: Crotchety has a more negative connotation than cross, which can be used in a more neutral or even positive context.
Remember this!
Crotchety and cross are synonyms that describe negative emotions or moods, but they have some differences. Crotchety is a more intense and specific term that describes an irritable or ill-tempered person, often older in age, while cross is a more versatile term that can describe a person of any age who is angry or upset with someone or something.
