Synonyms for crotchetiness
- noun
Most common
Definitions
- n. 1
The state or quality of being crotchety.
Forms
- Plural
- crotchetinesses → grumpinesses, crankinesses, contrarinesses…
Popularity over time
| Word | 1850 → 2019 | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| crotchetiness | steady | |
| grumpiness | rising | |
| crankiness | rising | |
| contrariness | rising |
Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.
By length
- 10 letters
- grumpiness3, crankiness
- 12 letters
- contrariness4
The small number after each word is its number of syllables (grumpiness3 = 3 syllables).