Synonyms for grumpiness
Most common
Definitions
- n. 1
The state, or act, of being grumpy; a feeling of irritation or annoyance, resulting in sulkiness and complaints.
To my partner, thank you for putting up with my grumpiness, my impecuniousness and my constant need for validation while researching this dark topic.
Forms
- Plural
- grumpinesses → crankinesses, contrarinesses, crotchetinesses…
Popularity over time
| Word | 1850 → 2019 | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| grumpiness | rising | |
| crankiness | rising | |
| contrariness | rising | |
| crotchetiness | steady |
Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.
By length
- 8 letters
- owliness
- 10 letters
- crankiness
- 12 letters
- contrariness4
- 13 letters
- crotchetiness
The small number after each word is its number of syllables (contrariness4 = 4 syllables).