Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
crabbiness
Noun
/ˈkræbɪnɪs/
Definition
The quality of being irritable or easily annoyed.
Examples
- Her crabbiness in the morning made it clear that she needed more coffee.
- The child’s crabbiness was evident when he didn’t get his way.
- After a long day at work, his crabbiness was hard to mask.
Meaning
Crabbiness refers to a state of being moody, grumpy, or discontented, often leading to quick irritation.
Synonyms
- irritability
- grumpiness
- testiness
- petulance
